Job Description

Job Details

Job Location
Ridge - Cleveland, OH

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Description

JOB CONTENT

Position Summary :- Support providers in the examination and treatment of patients, including the preparation of exam rooms and instrumentation, operation of medical equipment, administer medications and injections, etc. related to patient care requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities which must be performed in order to carry out the position purpose summarized above :

(The following description is a general representation of the key duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned, as required.)

1. Establish reason for visit and document patient description of chief complaint. Reviews medication list, allergies, pharmacy and immunizations. Document all EPIC visit encounter fields and initiates visit note for provider.
2. Take and document vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry, height, weight, head circumference (if applicable) and pain level.
3. Assure all needed Point of Care Testing is completed and documented in EMR prior to provider visit. All back -office test results MUST be documented prior to end of day.
4. Complete scrubbing of record prior to patient's arrival for appointment. Scrubbing to include-review of Health Maintenance, review of patient problem list/diagnosis and pending of orders for due immunizations, labs, referrals and screening questions that may be due.
5. Knowledge/set up of appropriate instrument trays to be completed prior to patient appointment.
6. Follow-up on provider post exam requests; dress wounds, perform ear irrigations, recheck blood pressure etc.
7. Administer immunization and medications injectables as defined to be given by MA. Must be knowledgeable of immunization schedules.
8. Maintain patient flow for providers, filling rooms per designated room allotment.
9. Perform/process routine venipuncture on pediatric and adult patients.
10. Maintain quality controls measures daily, weekly, monthly Point Of Care Testing (POCT)
11. Perform daily refrigeration temperature monitoring and vaccine supply storage units.
12. Properly disposes/packages sharps, biohazards and expired/wasted medications in appropriate containers.
13. Completes established daily opening and closing procedures.
14. Assists with appointment scheduling and patient outreach calls as directed.
15. Clean and stock all rooms.
16. Perform daily autoclave maintenance and sterilizing of instruments.
17. Assist with counting and stocking supplies, immunizations and provide assistance as directed or needed by Site Manager or Lead MA.
18. Complete rotation of medical supplies in the clinic
19. Assist with monthly work orders to include the following-AED check and battery check on clinic scales
20. Serve as a member of a Patient Centered Medical Home team.
21. May have staff/students assigned to shadow

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. Specific knowledge, training or skills required to perform the duties of this position. Specific concepts, courses, training programs or required certifications:

(To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

1. Demonstrated completion of medical assistant training program,
2. Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or obtain within the first 12 months of employment.
3. Must have current BLS certification.
4. Must pass phlebotomy competency within 90 days of employment
5. Knowledge of immunizations, childhood and adult vaccines schedules and procedures.
6. Knowledge of universal precautions and blood borne pathogens and OSHA guidelines.
7. Demonstrated computer proficiency utilizing electronic medical records.
8. Demonstrated interpersonal skills: empathy, trust, respect and ability to establish effective relationships with people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
9. Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
10. Demonstrated team membership skills.
11. Demonstrated attention to detail: high requirement for accuracy.
12. Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment:

(The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully


perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

1. Ability to see, communicate, hear and utilize electronic communication devices.
2. Demonstrated ability to walk, sit or stand for long periods of time. Requires some lifting up to 50 lbs.
3. Work environment is stressful at times.
4. Position may require travel to other NFP sites, with or without prior notice to assist with coverage and call offs.
5. Position will be required to work some evening hours. Weekend hours may be required if/when the organization deems it necessary to increase access to patient care.
6. Previous experience that is necessary background to qualify for this position:
   1. Entry level position.

Reports to and Evaluated by: Site Manager

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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