Medical Assistant
Company: HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER INC
Location: Newport
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Medical Assistant - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus All About
Hamilton Health Center Hamilton Health Center (Hamilton),
established in 1969, is the only Federally Qualified Health Center
(FQHC) within a 30-mile radius of Harrisburg, PA and continues to
grow using a holistic and comprehensive approach to being patient
centered. The mission of Hamilton is to improve the health of
Central Pennsylvania's residents by delivering high quality,
respectful and patient-centered health and related social services
that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention
regardless of health, economic, or insurance status. Our vision is
that every member of our community, regardless of their ability to
pay or their insurance status, receives holistic, quality health
care needed to create a healthy community. For over 50 years we
have been true to these words. As part of our team, you will work
alongside a dedicated team that cares and values those we serve.
Benefits offered: In addition to your base pay, you are also
eligible to receive:Paid time off, Catastrophic (CAT)/Sick time,
Birthday holiday, and 7 paid holidays.Medical, Dental &
Vision,Company paid life insurance.Retirement PlanEmployee
Assistance Program Location: 46 Red Hill Ct, Newport, PA 17074 Job
Summary: The Medical Assistant will act as direct medical support
to providers with direct patient care in an ambulatory care clinic
setting, while under the direct supervision of a physician and/or
physician extender and a Clinical Supervisor. Required to perform
various job functions from direct patient care, medical procedures,
proper medication administration, documentation into Electronic
Medical Record (EMR) and administrative support to providers and
department while adhering to standards of care, following Hamilton
Health Center policies, procedures and protocols. Essential duties
and Responsibilities: The Medical Assistant performs a wide range
of duties, including, but not limited to the following:Participate
as a Care Team member under the direction of a medical provider by
assisting patients to set goals, monitor progress and address
barriers to achieving goals, identify patient needs and facilitate
in directing them to care coordinator or other Hamilton services to
address those needsProvide patients with information and resources
that will help them meet their medical goals and/or medical needs.
Review the provider's schedule and compile list of patients to be
reviewed at during huddle.Review the EMR for patients using the
appropriate template for preparation for team huddle.Check each
chart for applicable lab test results and/or diagnostic test
results and notify provider of any problems or concerns. Track and
obtain results if not in the system. Identify patients with recent
ER visits, hospitalization, or specialist visits; check for/obtain
relevant information to support continuity of care.Identify needs
for patients with chronic conditions and facilitate care for
patient such as contacting a care coordinator, advocating for other
Hamilton services, soliciting provider to address need.Capture
accurate medical history, current office visit information and
accurate vital signs including heartrate, blood pressure, and
temperature. Document chief complaint and prepare patient for
examination relevant to chief complaint. Enter the chief complaint
into the EMR. Under the direction of the Provider may assist with
medical examinations, to include but not limited to perform routine
or specialized procedures including but not limited to
venipuncture, wound dressings, ear irrigations, setting up sterile
fields, and any procedure that is ordered by Provider while
adhering to standards of within the scope of licensure and quality
patient care. Maintain patient and department flow-must be able to
assist with nurse schedule as assigned, be flexible with daily
schedule changes and assist other team members when needed. Clean
rooms daily and after each patient. Follow protocols for proper
cleaning procedures of all and any re-usable medical equipment.
Maintains adequate stock of medical supplies within each exam room
adhering to proper storage protocols and ensuring compliance with
dates, safety and quality measures outlined by Department and
Nursing leadership. Practices safety, environmental, and/or
infection control methods as per protocol. Maintain patient
confidentiality as mandated by HIPAA, maintain compliance with OSHA
rules and regulations DOH and Joint Commission.Will assist student
interns in specified tasks as directed by management. Minimum
Education/Certifications: High School diploma or equivalent and
completion of an accredited medical assist program, required. CPR
Certified or able to obtain certification within 6 months of job
placement. Minimum Work Experience: Minimum of one-year experience
working in a professional medical, administrative or physician
office setting, preferred. Knowledgeable in The Joint Commission
regulations, preferred. Bi-lingual, preferred. This job description
is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be
misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the
position. All individuals (including current employees) selected
for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the
position's responsibilities. PI207583583
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