Medical Assistant (Non-certified) 72 hours/Bi-Weekly

North Star Health; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Assistant to join their team in Springfield, VT. This entry-level role offers a rewarding opportunity to support patient care through administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring smooth patient flow and quality care. Ideal candidates will have a passion for healthcare excellence and strong organizational skills. Enjoy a collaborative work environment where your contributions make a difference in the community. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career in healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a physician office preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all team members.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and clinical support to healthcare professionals.
• Conducts initial patient interviews and obtains vital signs.
• Assists with procedures and maintains medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Assistant (Non-certified) 72 hours/Bi-Weekly

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Description

About us

North Star Health is a federally qualified health center located in Southern Vermont and New Hampshire. We are centrally located between larger cities like Boston, NYC and Montreal Quebec. We are hiring enthusiastic dependable team players with a desire for a rewarding career in the medical field. We value our employees, offer competitive salary and benefits, and understand the importance of work-life balance.

Job Summary

The Non-Certified Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to the providers and other healthcare professionals within the clinic maintaining smooth patient flow, and delivery of quality patient care. Responsible for various duties including performing basic medical procedures, managing medical records and coordinating administrative tasks.

The major duties which are regularly performed and normally assigned to the position

• Assists the practitioner in caring for office patients.
• Greets patients in a professional, polite, prompt, helpful, friendly, positive, and welcoming manner. Introduces self and positively represents North Star Health.
• Conducts initial patient interview to gather and document pertinent information regarding their office visit according to policies and procedures.
• Obtains and documents vital signs as appropriate for patient age and reason for visit.
• Assists practitioners with ordering labs and procedures.
• Completes a thorough chart review prior to the visit to include identification of outstanding lab and imaging results, clinical documents and consultation reports.
• Cleans exam rooms between patients according to the best practice guidelines.
• Maintains medical supplies in exam rooms including monitoring for expired items.
• Supports patient care through engagement with other members of the patient's care team. Communicates with external parties such as pharmacies and community agencies. Completes forms and other paperwork as needed.
• Works in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate timely and appropriate access to care for patients (right time, right place, right location, right provider.)
• Supports patient care through timely communication to patients of results and treatment plan details as directed by the provider. Completes patient care tasks according to policies and procedures (ie. Inbox Management policy.)
• Provides patient safety assistance with walking, table to chair transfers and with wheelchair use.
• Ensures professional, accurate, current, and comprehensive documentation with proper spelling and grammar within the medical record. Handles the release of health information per policy.
• Assists with procedures directed by the practitioner such as removing sutures and staples, changing dressings, and obtaining specimens (throat culture, urinalysis, finger stick hemoglobin and Hemoglobin A1Cs and Nasopharyngeal swabs.) Documents results in an accurate and efficient manner within the electronic medical record.
• Responsible for following quality control policies for lab and refrigerated items.
• Responsible for monitoring medical emergency tools and supplies (AED, Fire Extinguisher, Eye Wash station, Emergency Kit, Oxygen, etc.)
• Handles refills for prescriptions according to policy.
• Administers vaccines and other medications using the seven rights (right person, right medication, right route, right reason, right time, right dose, right documentation.)
• Keeps patients' safety as top priority.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule and location, based on the needs of the organization.
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience in a physician office preferred
• Previous experience as LNA or EMT preferred
  
  

Knowledge and Abilities

• Innovative thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and react effectively to emergency situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all team-members.
• Ability to use discretion while working with sensitive information.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and technology skills.
• Passionate about healthcare excellence.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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