Medical Assistant: Triage, Vaccines & Patient Care

Hyndman Area Health Center; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Hyndman Area Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking a Full-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to healthcare providers in a busy medical facility. The Medical Assistant will help maintain efficient patient flow, triage patients, take vital signs, document medical histories, and assist with procedures and vaccines to support timely patient care.

Candidates should have CPR/AED certification and at least two years of healthcare experience; strong teamwork and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a health care setting preferred
• CPR/AED Certification

Responsibilities

• Immediately triages seriously ill patients and notifies nursing and/or provider staff.
• Maintains a smooth flow of patients into exam rooms as a top priority.
• Obtains accurate vital signs
• Obtains accurate and appropriate medical history for medical patient’s chart.
• Accurately updates all flow charts, including medication flow chart, per visit.
• Cooperatively assists medical providers with procedures (as trained by provider).
• Restocks supplies in exam rooms
• Keeps exam rooms clean and presentable for patient care. Ensures surgical instruments are sterilized and restocked and pelvic trays are restocked.
• Disinfects/cleans exam rooms (all surfaces) after each patient visit.
• Documents follow-through with appropriate personnel and patient/chart in progress notes written documentation of follow-through – top priority.
• Answers telephone and triages all incoming, outgoing, and inter-office calls in a professional and respectful manner.
• Communicates with billing department regarding any progress or problems.
• Uses appropriate medical record documentation guidelines and techniques at all times.
• Drawing labs and administers vaccines

Education

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Hyndman Area Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is seeking a Full-time Medical Assistant to provide clinical support to healthcare providers in a busy medical facility. The Medical Assistant will help maintain efficient patient flow, triage patients, take vital signs, document medical histories, and assist with procedures and vaccines to support timely patient care.

Candidates should have CPR/AED certification and at least two years of healthcare experience; strong teamwork and