School Based Medical Assistant 7331

United States·Andersonmid

Medical AssistantHealthcare Clinical

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Key Responsibilities

Assist patients with flow through the clinic and escorts patients to exam rooms. Takes vital signs and prepares patients for assessment Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing,

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Medical AssistantHealthcare Clinical

Responsibilities

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→Assist patients with flow through the clinic and escorts patients to exam rooms.
→Takes vital signs and prepares patients for assessment
→Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing, and maintains appropriate inventory of supplies in all exam areas.
→Sterilizes instruments as assigned.
→Screens telephone calls for referrals.
→Ensures that pertinent information and most recent test results are in patient records.
→Assist providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed.
→Remains in exam room with provider during patient exams as requested or assigned.
→Follows infection control guidelines and ensures adherence to OSHA and CLIA protocols due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
→Performs daily controls on equipment and maintains records/logs in accordance with regulations and protocol.
→Prepares medications
→Maintains CPR certification and licensure requirements.
→Maintains patient confidentiality.
→Completes weekly task assignment
→Accurately triage walk in patients and call-ins.
→Stock supplies in medical rooms prior to all shifts.
→Check expiration dates on all pharmacy and other stored products.
→Adheres to scheduling assignments
→Attends required meetings, and in-services, and participates in committees as requested.
→Performs other duties and activities, as per credentialed and proven skill level or incidental to the work and responsibilities of this position.
→Use additional forms of telehealth to assist provider.
→Provide health screening (PHQ9, Edinburgh Scale, and GAD 7) as needed to direct patients to needed medical care
→Complete Daily Operations Reports as requested by the Practice Manager
→Log and transmit temperature data as required for vaccine and medication storage
→May provide Vaccines For Children (VFC) program coordination and oversight
→Maintain cash box, audit and bank deposits

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred
Prefer six months to a year of work experience, preferably in clinic setting
Previous pediatric experience preferred
Valid driver’s license, a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required.