School Based Medical Assistant 7331

Meridian Health Services; Elmhurst (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit Based Compensation

Voluntary benefits (critical illness,短

401k with company contribution

Generous PTO plan

Professional Development Funds

Wellness plan

Life balance oriented organization

Job summary

Meridian Health Services is seeking a School Based Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in a school-based clinic. The role requires travel for training and coverage at other locations as necessary, with duties spanning patient flow, vital signs, and exam room preparation.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Medical Assistant program, certification preferred, and 6–12 months of clinic experience, preferably in pediatrics.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Prefer six months to a year of clinic experience.
• Previous pediatric experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with flow through the clinic and escort to exam rooms.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for assessments.
• Prepare exam rooms and instruments for tests and maintain supplies.
• Sterilize instruments and screen referrals as needed.
• Provide support to providers during minor procedures and exams.
• Triages walk-in patients and maintains accurate patient records.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Pediatrics experience

Patient care

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

Medical Assistant program

Job description

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Focusing on "Whole-Person" Healthcare
Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the "whole-person" integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

We are currently seeking a full time School Based Medical Assistant to perform a variety of patient care activitiesto provide clinical and administrative support and assistance in a school based clinic. This position will assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management. The Medical Assistant will be a member of a medical care team in accordance with NCQA - Patient Centered Medical Home standards and will be required to travel as necessary for training and coverage at other locations.

School Based Medical Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with flow through the clinic and escorts patients to exam rooms.
• Takes vital signs and prepares patients for assessment
• Prepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing, and maintains appropriate inventory of supplies in all exam areas.
• Sterilizes instruments as assigned .
• Screens telephone calls for referrals.
• Ensures that pertinent information and most recent test results are in patient records.
• Assist providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed.
• Remains in exam room with provider during patient exams as requested or assigned.
• Follows infection control guidelines and ensures adherence to OSHA and CLIA protocols due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Performs daily controls on equipment and maintains records/logs in accordance with regulations and protocol.
• Prepares medications
• Maintains CPR certification and licensure requirements.
• Completes weekly task assignment
• Accurately triage walk in patients and call-ins.
• Stock supplies in medical rooms prior to all shifts.
• Check expiration dates on all pharmacy and other stored products.
• Adheres to scheduling assignments
• Attends required meetings, and in-services, and participates in committees as requested.
• Performs other duties and activities, as per credentialed and proven skill level or incidental to the work and responsibilities of this position.
• Use additional forms of telehealth to assist provider.
• Provide health screening (PHQ9, Edinburgh Scale, and GAD 7) as needed to direct patients to needed medical care
• Complete Daily Operations Reports as requested by the Practice Manager
• Log and transmit temperature data as required for vaccine and medication storage
• May provide Vaccines For Children (VFC) program coordination and oversight
• Maintain cash box, audit and bank deposits

We are seeking School Based Medical Assistant candidates with the following qualities:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Prefer six months to a year of work experience, preferably in clinic setting
• Previous pediatric experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license, a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance required.

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits to qualified School Based Medical Assistant candidates:

• Merit Based Compensation
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.
• 401k with company contribution
• Generous PTO plan
• Professional Development Funds
• Wellness plan
• Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.