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Medical AssistantPay Rate: $18.00-$23.00 per hour Per DiemGeneral Scope: The Medical Assistant is responsible for a variety of patient care, technical, and clerical related functions. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the clinic patient flow by assisting members of the patient care team and providing a broad range of health care services. The Medical Assistant may also be involved in the training and guidance of clinical staff. As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is also aware of the psychosocial needs of patients and families.Education / Qualification: High School Diploma or equivalent • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Licensure as an LPN. In lieu of the above requirements, two (2) years of recent Medical Assistant experience.Essential Functions:Perform patient check in, including welcome patients to practice, update demographics, insurance information, make sure all check in forms are signed in records. Check out patients as well.Administer medications and immunizations orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intradermally, and by inhalation as ordered by provider. Perform point of care testing order and phlebotomyReview medical records for up-to-date problem list including patient reported medication and allergies and diagnoses that are documented by physicians or providers.Participate in patient education by providing standardized, structured written/verbal information to patients regarding procedures, preparation for diagnostic tests, and chronic disease conditions as instructed by physician or manager.Provide emergency care to patients when necessary using basic life supportAssist provider with procedures including those requiring aseptic and sterile technique.As applicable to department operations, maintains competency and performs standardized phlebotomy procedures, basic specimen processing, and limited waived testing as delegated.Document complete and accurate patient observations, care, and outcomes of interventions in the electronic medical record..Provide clerical support to facilitate optimal patient care and area operation.Demonstrate proficiency in use of the computer for all aspects of patient care and documentation.Facilitate the coordination of patient services within the clinic and other departments, e.g. radiology, clinical lab, specialist referrals etc.Answering phones and facilitating messages to right provider.All other job duties as assigned.Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of recent Medical Assistant experience.This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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rochester, NY, 14618, US
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