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Medical AssistantFinger Lakes Community Health uses BambooHR for the hiring and onboarding of our staff. All communications for recruitment will come directly from BambooHR ( ) and may appear as spam.Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) was founded in 1989 with an original mission of serving the region's agricultural workers by linking individuals to area resources and providing essential health services. In 2009 the organization expanded to become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients of all incomes, ethnicities and walks of life. Over the last decade, FLCH has grown to provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 28,000 patients at eight health centers. With over 200 employees we strive to provide high-quality and innovative health care services to the Finger Lakes Region.Benefits Offered:Monday through Friday schedule, closed all major holidaysMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life insuranceSafe Harbor 3% 401k contributionRobust PTO offeringsEducation reimbursementJob Summary :The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing the initial screening of patients through the collection of vitals and health history during the rooming process. This position ensures the clinical team has the patient information needed to promote the delivery of primary and preventative health care.Main Responsibilities:Clinical Floor OperationsPrepare clinical area for building opening or closing in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health hours of operationClean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and clinical areas according to clinical infection control proceduresRestock rooms with medical suppliesAssess inventory and place order for medical suppliesPerform Quality Control measures including but not limited to: Monthly control testingEquipment inspectionsAttend morning huddle meeting with patient care team to address patient concernsReview patient information during pre-visit planning to ensure appointments are appropriately scheduled and needed information has been receivedClinical ServicesObtain patient vitals and history during patient rooming processNotify nurse or provider of abnormal findings during patient rooming processAssist with minor procedures and exams as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practicePerform patient screenings as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practiceComplete phlebotomy and lab collection and handling as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practiceInform patients or designated persons of physician orders, changes in care plan, test results, etc. as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practiceMedical Record MaintenanceScan clinical documents from patient or clinical staff into patient chartChart services in patient record including but not limited to: Referrals, screenings, lab orders/results, patient history, vitalsAddress telephone encounters, actions, and referrals in the electronic health record system in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health policies and proceduresEducation and Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentCPR Certification RequiredPrior experience a plus, but not requiredThe ability to work flexible hours -- some evenings are requiredThe ability to communicate fluently in Spanish and English preferred, but not requiredA valid New York State driver's license in compliance with FLCH drivers' policyPhysical Requirements:Must be able to hear and communicate with clients and staff via phone, web media, and in person.Must be able to lift up to 40 lbsMust be able to sit for extended periods of timeMust be able to kneel, crawl, or bend into awkward spacesOSHA Level 1
Worksite address
geneva, NY, 14456, US
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