GLPP Patient Care Technician or Medical Assistant

Joint Township District Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Lake Health System is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to greet patients and support clinical workflows in an outpatient setting. You will perform clinical assessments, document in the EMR, and collaborate with physicians to implement orders.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, privacy, and teamwork while maintaining infection control and office policies. Evening/weekend shifts are not required.

Qualifications

• Basic clinical skills delivering patient care and clerical skills in an outpatient setting.
• BCLS Healthcare Provider Course completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and public.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patients through the medical practice.
• Completes clinical assessments of patients with history of present disease or illnesses and documents in the EMR.
• Collaborates with physicians and health team to implement physician orders.
• Implements and documents clinical and technical aspects of care.
• Evaluates patient understanding to plan of care using teach-back method.
• Communicates openly with patients, physicians, and health team.
• Serves as liaison for patients with outside agencies and providers.
• Respects patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Maintains policies, safety, infection control, and guest relations.
• Assists in care and maintenance of work area equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Clerical skills

BCLS certification

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Hours of Job Part Time - Days No weekends or holidays

Greets and escorts patients through the medical practice. Completes clinical assessments of patients by completing history of present disease and illnesses with accuracy and documents appropriately in patient electronic medical record. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in implementing physician orders. Incorporates holistic approach to Patient Centered Medical Home, thus moving beyond problem focused care. Implements and documents clinical and technical aspects of care. Evaluates patient's response and understanding to plan of care by using teach back method. Openly and appropriately communicates with patients, physicians, and other members of health team. Serves as a liaison for patients with outside agencies, businesses, and providers, establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family. Respect's patient's rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with all internal and external customers. Maintains established health system and work area policies and procedures, objectives, guest relations, safety, environmental and infection control guidelines. Assists in care and maintenance of work area equipment and supplies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic clinical skills delivering patient care and clerical skills in an outpatient setting. Obtains and maintains successful completion of BCLS Healthcare Provider Course. Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and public.

Education/Certifications

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or will be graduating within 6 months of hire. Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA or other certifying body as deemed acceptable by the Practice Manager or will obtain this credentialing within 6 months of hire. Experience Previous medical practice experience preferred but not required.

Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.

As a regional healthcare leader, Grand Lake Health System integrates compassionate care, advanced technology and exceptional expertise to provide comprehensive primary, acute and therapeutic services.

Focused on accessibility, quality and innovation, the organization is dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of the Grand Lake region and surrounding communities.