Medical Assistant (Full-Time) - Hudson Headwaters Health Network - Saranac Lake, New York, United States

HHHN Mission

To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities

HHHN Vision

To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships

Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Shifts will vary based on the operating hours of the Health Centers.

Hours of Operation: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8am-8pm, Saturday 8am-1pm.

Please note: This position may be required to float to our Tupper Lake and Lake Placid Family Health Centers when needed.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse and Provider with a team approach to patient care. Provides age appropriate population specific patient care in a compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner that promotes the organization’s mission, vision and core values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares the patient by obtaining a complete intake and adhere to the provider’s schedule while maintaining efficiency and accuracy
• Patient preparation and documentation includes a chief compliant, height, weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations and pain level. A peak flow and pulse oximetry is obtained when indicated
• Reviews allergies with reaction documented and reconciles medication list with patient and determines need for medication renewals and preps order for provider approval
• Reviews the patient’s health history to include pertinent preventative, social and past medical conditions; uses available resources for patient education and follow-up care per provider order
• Informs provider of changes in the patients’ health status
• Provides high quality patient care in both urgent care and primary care settings as needed
• Assists with inventory and receipt of medical supplies and equipment
• Adheres to standards, policies and procedures for diagnostic and point of care testing, including specimen collection, quality assurance, documentation in the electronic medical record and patient education
• Participates in Network committees, staff and departmental meetings as assigned
• Contributes to teamwork of the staff and Network while presenting a positive view and patient-minded vision, with patient satisfaction as the continuing goal
• Stays current on relevant standards, policies and procedures, infection control requirements
• Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes medical equipment according to set standards
• Maintains annual competencies and required continuing education for the Medical Assistant Certification
• Monitors compliance with daily/weekly/monthly check lists including stocking of rooms, environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance
• Supports training of other non-licensed clinical staff
• Enthusiastically serves on various departmental initiatives that support the Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successfully achieve the Network Medical Assistant Certification within 90-days of signing the job description
• 1-year health care experience; prior experience in ambulatory care preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Demonstrated computer competencies including electronic medical record and/or practice management experience
• Knowledge of medical assistant standards of care
• Must be self-directed, detail oriented, motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

The pay rate for this position is $20.81/hour.