Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Hudson Headwaters Health Network requires a pre-employment physical that requires proof of vaccinations to include the COVID-19 vaccine,* unless there is a qualified medical exemption

Position Summary
The Medical Assistant provides care to patients under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse and Provider with a team approach to patient care. Provides age appropriate population specific patient care in a compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner, by instituting practices that promote the organizations mission, vision and core values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Prepares the patient by obtaining a complete intake and adhere to the provider’s schedule while maintaining efficiency and accuracy
• Patient preparation and documentation includes a chief compliant, height, weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations and pain level. A peak flow and pulse oximetry is obtained when indicated
• Reviews allergies with reaction documented and reconciles medication list with patient and determines need for medication renewals and preps order for provider approval
• Reviews the patient’s health history to include pertinent preventative, social and past medical conditions; uses available resources for patient education and follow-up care per provider order
• Informs provider of changes in the patients’ health status
• Provides high quality patient care in both urgent care and primary care settings as needed
• Assists with inventory and receipt of medical supplies and equipment
• Adheres to standards, policies and procedures for diagnostic and point of care testing, including specimen collection, quality assurance, documentation in the electronic medical record and patient education
• Participates in Network committees, staff and departmental meetings as assigned
• Contributes to teamwork of the staff and Network while presenting a positive view and patient-minded vision, with patient satisfaction as the continuing goal
• Stays current on relevant standards, policies and procedures, infection control requirements
• Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes medical equipment according to set standards
• Maintains annual competencies and required continuing education for the Medical Assistant Certification
• Monitors compliance with daily/weekly/monthly check lists including stocking of rooms, environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance
• Supports training of other non-licensed clinical staff
• Enthusiastically serves on various departmental initiatives that support the Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

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  High School diploma or equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certification required through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) completed within a year of employment from date of hire (Employer paid). If unforeseen circumstances (i.e. pandemic) the certification can be obtained within 2 years of employment
• 1-year health care experience; prior experience in ambulatory care preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Demonstrated computer competencies including electronic medical record and/or practice management experience
• Knowledge of medical assistant standards of care
• Must be self-directed, detail oriented, motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere
• Strong verbal and written communication skills