Medical Assistant
Full Time
$23-26/hourly
JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant
REPORTS TO: Lead Medical Assistant or Nurse
STATUS: Non-exempt (hourly)
LOCATION: Medical Clinic
SCHS is a 90-100 employee, full-service, non-profit healthcare clinic serving the needs of the South Minneapolis community. Come make a difference in the lives of people every day while helping us achieve our mission: To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional care, removing barriers, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
ROLE: This individual is responsible for assisting medical providers with patient care and performing laboratory functions.
JOB DUTIES:
•Prepare patients for examination, record vital signs, age, race, current complaint, medications, aller¬gies, and immuniza¬tions for pediatric clients.
•Prepare for next-day visits through the pre-vision planning process.
•Assist providers with patient exams, treatment, and minor surgery.
•Administer certain medications, injections and immunizations under the supervision of the Medical Provider or RN.
•Explain the nature of diagnostic tests and/or treatment to the patient at the medical providers' request; instruct patients regarding preparation for tests ordered by the provider.
•Obtain the patient's signature on consent forms or permission to perform in-office procedures.
•Assist in the collecting specimens and preparing them for trans¬portation to the laboratory or perform simple routine laboratory procedures as appropriate.
•Maintain laboratory log book; record each patient's lab test(s) and results; send lab results report cards to pa¬tients in a timely manner; note abnormal lab test results and ensure provider follow-up.
•Restock exam rooms with supplies daily; monitor and maintain invento¬ry of medical, laboratory and laundry supplies as needed; dis¬pose of contami¬nated and disposable items.
•Be knowledgeable of family planning information to provide in¬struction to patients as requested by nurse.
•Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees.
•Other duties and responsibilities as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
•Confidence, professional judgment, and grace under pressure.
•Works well both independently and as part of a team.
•Good verbal and written communication skills.
•Flexibility--nimble in response to an evolving workload.
•Ability to exhibit good rapport with clients of varying ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic status.
•Excellent time management and organizational skills.
•Attention to detail.
•Able to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
•Commitment to the SCHS mission and staff values.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program; CMA certification preferred but not required.
•At least one year of related experience.
•Bilingual is a plus.
Great Employee Benefits:
*National Health Service Corps loan repayment option
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability -up to 8 weeks
• 401(k) savings plan
• Life Insurance at no cost to our employees
• Generous PTO
TO APPLY:
Send resume to zoe.villegas@southsidechs.org