Hybrid Medical Assistant, Senior bei QGD 1 Manufacturing

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: 

The Medical Assistant Senior will be a highly motivated, quality-conscious healthcare worker interested in working in an environment where one-on-one time with patients and positive outcomes are the ultimate measurement of success.  

Schedule: 40 hours per week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Measures and records vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.) 
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e.- patient interviews and histories, vital signs, treatments, test results.  
• Assists medical staff with patient examinations 
• Uses CPR skills when necessary 
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilizes instruments 
• Provides patients with instructions and other information regarding preparations for the service and necessary registration.   
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information. 
• Participates in development activities and maintains affiliations with medical assistant associations, as applicable.  
• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team-based approach to health care delivery 
• Front office duties including but not limited to reception, patient check-in/check-out, payment collection, and electronic scheduling.  
• Performs other duties as assigned 
• Certain clients and health centers may require travel 
• Where permitted, and as directed: 
  • May perform routine screening tests 
  • Draws patient blood samples as directed and prepares samples for ordered laboratory analysis, and collection of other ordered lab specimens. 
  • Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications and immunizations  
  • Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid procedures 
  • Assists patients with the scheduling of internal/external referrals  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:  

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Graduate of accredited school of medical assisting, or combination of equivalent education and experience 

Experience:  

• Meet all requirements of the MA II(as applicable to the staffing model) 
• Medical Assistant Certificate through AAMA, AMT, NHA or NCCT. Certification through another accredited association will need review/approval.  
• Minimum Three (3) years of experience; One (1) of which at QuadMed 
• Requires minimal leader supervision or direction 
• Provides training support to new staff 
• Takes on special projects and/or serves on special project teams on an ongoing basis 
• Meet at least One (1) of the following: 
  • Serves as a mentor 
  • Safe Injection Assessor 
  • Super User 
  • Credentialed Trainer 
  • Trusted Lab Observer 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:   

• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team approach to health care delivery 
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills along with the ability to listen, understand and influence 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Possess strong computer skills including experience with MS Word, Excel and Power Point. 
• Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion 
• Must have a proven track record of being self-motivated and successfully managing projects within deadlines 
• Serve as a role model to colleagues for QuadMed values 
• Act as a trusted advisor and inspires confidence to support the objectives of QuadMed and client success 
• Operate with a sense of urgency 
• Requires organizational and decision-making abilities 
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and keen attention to detail