Primary Care Medical Assistant

Shenandoah Valley Medical System Inc; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Community Health is hiring a Primary Care Medical Assistant in Martinsburg, WV. The role supports nurses and providers, performs vital signs, and assists with exams, CLIA waivered labs, and EHR documentation.

The candidate should be certified/registered as a Medical Assistant, capable of working in a multidisciplinary team, and maintain patient confidentiality with annual BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must be Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant.
• Must function effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent skills in patient communication and education.
• Annual basic BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exam rooms are equipped with supplies and equipment.
• Gives oral, SL, nasal, and topical medication as directed by the provider.
• Record vital signs (BP, temperature, weight) and basic assessment.
• May perform IM, SQ, and Intradermal injections.
• Enter information into Electronic Medical Record (EHR).
• Reinforce provider and RN instructions; refer new needs to RN.
• Prepare and direct patients for examination to meet SVMS objectives.
• Escort patient to exam room for initial assessment.
• Take brief patient history and current medications, allergies, and psychosocial problems.
• Act as provider chaperone when needed during exams.
• Screen telephone messages and process injuries or refer to appropriate medical personnel.
• Perform point-of-care lab tests approved by the Laboratory Directory.
• Perform nursing procedures and treatments and administer medications as requested; notify RN of significant findings.
• Demonstrate flexibility and courteous behavior with patients and staff.

Skills

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Initiative

Confidentiality

Dependability

Patient communication

BLS certification

Teamwork

Education

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

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Primary Care Medical Assistant

Full Time Martinsburg, WV, US

Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center whose mission is to provide access to healthcare by reducing barriers to care. Our coordinated range of services includes primary care, women's health, behavioral health, oral health, HIV case management, pharmacy, lab, radiology, and a variety of support services. SCH also offers interpretation services for patients whose primary language is not English. Working at SCH is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to impact the lives of the people living in our community. Come join our team! To learn more about SCH, visit www.shencommhealth.com .

Job Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for assisting and providing safe, consistent, and appropriate patient care within his or her scope of practice. The Medical Assistant will assist the nurse and provider, including but not limited to obtaining and document vital signs, presenting problems, assisting the provider in the exam room, performing CLIA waived lab tests, and answering telephone calls.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that exam rooms are equipped with supplies and equipment
• Gives oral, SL, nasal, and topical medication as directed by the provider.
• Vital signs; such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight, and basic sound care.
• May perform IM, SQ, and Intradermal Injections.
• Entering information into Electronic Medical Record (EHR).
• Reinforces instructions given to the patient by the Provider and RN, refers new needs for instruction to RN.
• Assists in preparing and directing patients for examination to meet SVMS objectives.
• Escort patient to exam room for initial assessment.
• Performs brief patient history, chief complaint, current medications, allergies, and significant previous medical/psychosocial problems.
• Functions as a provider chaperone when needed during exams, assist the provider as needed.
• Screens assigned telephone messages and processes injuries, or refer to appropriate medical personnel per SVMS protocols.
• Effectively performs specific laboratory test/Point of Care testing that has been approved by the Laboratory Directory.
• Performs nursing procedures and treatments, and medication administration according to SVMS protocols upon request of the provider. Notifies the RN of significant findings or changes in patient’s physical or mental condition.
• Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with patients, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy at all times according to Shenandoah Community Health policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing patient matters.
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Education Requirements:

• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills & Standards: Demonstrates the willingness and ability to establish high trust relationships at work. The ability to demonstrate high levels of respect, empathy, specificity, and genuineness when engaging with staff and patients.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Initiative: Volunteers readily; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Must be Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to function effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must have excellent skills in patient communication and education.
• Annual basic BLS certification also required.
• Previous experience working in a health care setting is preferred.