Medical Assistant School Based Webutuck

Are you passionate about helping students and families thrive Open Doors School-Based Health Center (SBHC) team is looking for a Medical Assistant to support the Webutuck High School.

In this role youll be a key point of contact for students families and school staff seeking medical and mental health care. From welcoming students and taking vitals to coordinating services and connecting families with community resources youll help ensure every student receives the care and support they need right where they learn and grow.

If youre energized by meaningful work enjoy a collaborative school-based setting and want to make a daily impact on the lives of children and families wed love to hear from you!

As an Open Door employee you would be eligible to participate in Open Doors Retention Bonus Plan which pays a quarterly bonus of $750 beginning the first quarter following 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Performs and accurately records patients chief complaints medical history screening tests vital signs vision hearing EKG and Spiro for patients of pediatric and adolescent age groups.

Assists providers with examinations diagnostic and therapeutic tests.

Patient-centric with empathy excellent active listening and communication skills engaging and efficient.

Documents necessary information on patients electronic record including copies of all referrals and medical forms.

Updates the practice management information system and electronic medical record documentation with all necessary clinical information for each patient prior to the end of business day in compliance with TJC standards.

Participates in patient counseling and education activities related to primary health care such as HIV/STD prevention and treatment health maintenance and family planning.

Performs simple laboratory procedures including but not limited to rapid strep test urinalysis pregnancy screening hemoglobin A1C blood glucose monitoring and venipuncture. Records and reports results appropriately calibrates cleans and maintains the instruments in accordance with the training and competency assessment

Performs the collection and labeling of laboratory specimens including blood stool and urine specimens.

Reinforces patient/family/significant others teachings that have been initiated by professional staff.

Performs medical clerical operations related to the practice including but not limited to registration appointment scheduling checking patients in and out creating claims sets clinic up for next day and retrieves medical profiles and results as needed.

Retrieves patients from their classes/hallway/other school areas for appointments throughout the school day.

Communicates with school nurses teachers school administrators in regard to health center operations and patient needs.

Communicates with parents as directed by the provider including translating in person or on the phone for the parent and provider when directed.

Maintains strict confidentiality while having access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive information which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act and other applicable laws and regulations.

Protects information from unauthorized release or from loss alteration or unauthorized

Effectively manages patient-technician relationship

• If Designated as responsible for Bio Hazardous Waste removal complete online training and receive certificate prior to completing this task.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant certificate is required

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Superior customer service skills and experience

One years of experience in a Medical Assistant position

Flexible and solutions driven

Responsive and comfortable working in a fast paced high accountability environment

Provides care to patients in a compassionate caring cheerful and concerned manner

Comfortable engaging with adolescents in a warm and friendly manner while maintaining professional boundaries

Able to travel periodically to other School Based Health Center sites in Ossining and Port Chester

Passionate about providing high quality care to low-income under-served individuals and those lacking access to health care

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

Engaged in learning and continuous quality improvement

Outstanding verbal and written communications with a culturally diverse patient and staff population

Proficient in MS office applications and other data based systems

Maintains a safe environment of care for patients and staff

Capable to move around for long periods of time in the patient care unit and throughout the school building.

Able to perform duties which include regular and recurring bending lifting light items such as medical supplies as well as lifting and repositioning patients

There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door. Open Door offers its employees a stimulating diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical dental life insurance flexible spending accounts 403(b) and 401(k) generous paid time off onsite wellness facilities and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on patient care.

At Open Door we enjoy working in a team-based patient-centered environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that values our patients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and if this position speaks to your capabilities experience and commitment to improve the health of our communities please submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.

Open Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer.