Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Job Category: Healthcare Support Requisition Number:

MEDIC001022 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA 01103, USA Reports To

Clinical Site Manager Supervi Salary/Status: Non-Exempt Minimum

Requirements: Graduated from accredited school, and High School

diploma/G.E.D. Ability to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with other employees, patients, representatives of outside

agencies and the general public. Professional mannerisms and appearance

Demonstrate proficiency in assessment and delivery of all services to a

diverse population Adult, Infant and Child C.P.R. certification

Responsibilities: Patient Prepping: In accordance established

procedures, take and record vital signs including height, weight, blood

pressure, pulse and temperature for all visits. Perform tests, i.e.,

EKG, vision and audio screening and oxygen saturation as requested.

Prepare exam room and assist with exam as needed If bilingual, provide

assistance to staff in interpretation during visits and phone contact as

needed Perform other duties deemed necessary by Site Manager or Clinical

Services Director Oversee providers schedule and management of patient

flow Maintain confidentiality of all health center information Schedule

patient appointments and follow-up Comply with H.I.P.P.A. regulations

Maintenance of lab/work area: Keep work areas, exam rooms, and lab clean

and orderly Maintain Universal Precautions at all times and follow

protocols related to blood/body fluid spills Order lab and clinic

supplies as needed Laboratory Assistance: Review order sheet Draw,

perform and/or collect all lab specimens ensuring specimen integrity

Perform urinalysis, hcg, strep testing , finger stick blood glucose, hgb

and lead testing Complete correct lab requisition according to

insurance/grant Record completed lab work in lab logs daily Autoclave

and record weekly spore count ACO: Assist with QI projects to improve

and maintain quality measures for HRSA, UDS, NCC, ACO and PCMH. Physical

Requirements: This position may requires the ability to work at a

computer workstation. Requirements include lifting and carrying objects

weighing 5-20 pounds on average. Frequent standing and walking.