Medical Assistant (Urgent Care)
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Job Location:
Middletown, DE - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 19 - 23
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Medical Assistant to join our growing team in Middletown NY.
RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $19.00-$23.00 per hour plus 10% shift differential
WORK LOCATION(S): Middletown NY 10940
STATUS: Full Time
DEPARTMENT HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9:45AM to 8:00PM Sat: 7:45 AM-4:00 PM Sun: Closed
CORNERSTONE BENEFITS:
Competitive salaries I Health Benefits I Retirement plan I Paid Time Off I Sick Time I Flexible Spending I Dependent Care I Paid Holidays
CORNERSTONES MISSION:
Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality comprehensive primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race economic status age sex sexual orientation or disability.
JOB SUMMARY: The MA will provide quality patient care in the department within their scope of practice as directed by the supervising Registered/Practical Nurse.
Description of Duties:
Under the supervision of a Registered/Practical Nurse:
- Perform screening procedures and documentation in accordance with Cornerstone policies and procedures.
- Identify potential patient problems alert the Nurse or Provider.
- Participate in Cornerstones Care Team Model including but not limited to:
- Participate in Pre-Visit Planning (see Pre-Visit Planning Policy).
- Participate in care team huddles/communication.
- Assist with population management activities for assigned patient panel.
- Direct and participate in quality improvement activities within the care team and department.
- Refer phone and walk-in triage to Nurse or Provider.
- Strictly adhere to safe nursing practices including but not limited to Infection Control National Patient Safety Goals and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and in compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA.
- Assist providers with in-office procedures and exams as needed.
- Perform hearing and vision screenings on children and adults.
- Responsible for performing the following actions: EKGs all POCT included but not limited to: Rapid HIV Rapid HEP C Rapid Influenza Urine Dip (UA HCG) Finger-stick (Hemoglobin Lead Glucose HbA1c PT/INR).
- Strictly adhere to safe practice guidelines including but not limited to Infection Control National Patient Safety Goals and Waived Testing set forth by CORNERSTONE policy and in compliance with Joint Commission and OSHA.
- Float to other departments as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for the patient.
- Make recommendations to supervisors for the improvement of health care for all patients.
- Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical administrative and general policies and procedures as outlined in the CORNERSTONE Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
- Attend and participate in monthly department All Staff and other required meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of CORNERSTONE including but not limited to patient confidentiality financials and employee relations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or equivalent; At least one year of Medical Assistant experience; Certification a plus
- Current BLS Certification
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Willing and able to travel
DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE:
MONDAY-FRIDAY - 9:45AM to 8:00PM Sat-7:45 AM-4:00 PM Sun- Closed
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
Cornerstone Family Healthcare provides high-quality, primary & preventative medical, dental & behavioral health services for all people. Find a location near you.
