Medical Assistant (FT) Job at Waterfall Community Health Center (WCHC)
Waterfall Community Health Center has an immediate opening for a Medical Assistant. This position is a full-time, fully benefited position that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and short-term disability insurances. We also offer a 401K program with a six (6) percent match! Find out what Waterfall has to offer and contact us today!
Details:
- Position Type/Status: Full-time, benefitted
- Travel: Minimal
- Salary Range: $17.24- $18.52/hr DOE
- Reports to: Clinical Program Coordinator
- Manages Direct Reports: No
- HR Review & Approval: 02/04/2022
Job Purpose:
Function as a Medical Assistant, Non-Certified or Certified (MA-1) in a team and mission-based setting to assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks, through joint planning and problem solving, assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of a licensed provider and Clinical Program Coordinator.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Adheres to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
- Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
- Participates in team huddles and works with the team to ensure appropriate pre-visit preparation including culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
- Completes intake interviews for new and returning patients according to the established procedure including counseling patients/families on their role, and WCHC’s role, in a medical home.
- Prepares patients for examinations consistent with the purpose of the appointment.
- Responsible for knowing and following clinical policy and procedure, including documenting all patient interactions in Epic in a manner consistent with professional standards.
- Performs related duties necessary to ensure quality patient care as requested by supervisor, including addressing barriers when the patient has not met treatment goals.
- Assists providers with exams of patients or any special procedures.
- Processes phone calls, refills and MyChart communications from patients routing as appropriate, and responding in a timely manner.
- Administers treatments and performs screening tests at the direction of the provider.
- Cleans and stocks rooms and disinfects exam room tables, treatment and lab surfaces daily.
- Performs supervised laboratory procedures as approved by the Laboratory Director (Chief Medical Officer).
- Assists with documentation during patient visits, as needed.
- Processes prior authorizations for medication and procedures in a timely manner
- Performs any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credentials from the National HealthCare Association (NHA)
- Experience with women’s health is highly desirable
- 6 months of healthcare experience, preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR), such as EPIC, highly desirable
Immunizations Required:
- Hepatitis B and COVID
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk working at a computer.
- Repetitive use of hand motion, some reaching bending and/or lifting of up to 20 pounds
- Exposed to sick people
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