Medical Assistant

Lake Superior Community Health Center; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (medical, dental & vision)

403b retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Short/Long-term disability

Training & development

Job summary

Lake Superior Community Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the care team by interviewing patients, taking vital signs, and documenting information in the electronic health record. The role includes room preparation, assisting with exams and procedures, and front desk support as needed.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with CMA/RMA credentials or completion of an accredited program being preferred. Training in phlebotomy and basic lab tasks is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; CMA/RMA credential preferred or completion of an accredited CMA program or apprenticeship.
• Ability to interview patients, measure vitals and record in EMR/EHR.
• Experience with basic lab procedures and phlebotomy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information in charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Open/close lab and perform phlebotomies as needed.
• Inventory, order supplies and stock exam rooms.

Skills

Patient interviews

Vital signs measurement

EHR data entry

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CMA or RMA or Apprenticeship

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

In line with our values and mission, Medical Assistants serve as an integral member of the care team by providing welcoming, accessible comprehensive care for patients of all ages. The Medical Assistants contribute to the medical team by interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and recording information on patients' charts. Preparing treatment rooms for examination and assisting with minor office procedures, in addition to other duties as assigned.

Functions and Responsibilities

1. In line with our values and mission, serve as a positive, enthusiastic, professional, and proactive member of the care team.

2. Assist with pre-visit planning for patients including review of routine labs, preventative services, immunizations, and acquiring supporting documentation from other providers.

3. Prepare rooms and patients for medical exams and assists with treatments and procedures.

4. Rooms patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.

5. Gives injections, tests, and procedures (e.g., EKGs, blood tests) and may perform routine laboratory tests.

6. Reviews and understands immunization status of patients along with other preventative interventions and assists teams in engaging patients' around preventative care.

7. Prepares charts for refill requests, responds to patients requests in consultation with medical providers and RN.

8. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.

9. Inventory, orders medical supplies, clean and stock exam rooms

10. Schedules appointments, maintains electronic medical records and documents all relevant patient information in the EHR.

11. Chart scrub for future appointments schedule to identify care needs to be addressed at the visit

12. Assist with front desk coverage

13. Assist in special projects

14. Actively participate in staff meetings and in-services.

15. Adhere to the values and behavior statements of the organization

16. Ability to travel between sites, as needed, and as otherwise required by the organization

17. Other duties as assigned.

LABORATORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Open and close lab according to policy and procedure.

2. Perform phlebotomies.

3. Perform laboratory tests in-house or send out to reference laboratories as appropriate.

4. Enter lab results into the patient medical record.

5. Assure cleanliness of lab.

6. Maintain competencies on lab procedures and protocol

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

High School Diploma or Equivalent and ONE of the following

• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program; current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), credential preferred OR
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work efficiently and productively at all times.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to use problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to provide health care in a sensitive, nonjudgmental manner to persons of all economic levels, cultural backgrounds and life experiences.
• Computer experience, knowledge of EHR
• Familiarity with general office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to move about easily.

Able to speak and hear clearly.

Fast-paced environment.

Exposure to communicable diseases.

Ability to lift up to #50

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (403b)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development