Medical Assistant - Acacia Network
Dunkirk, NY
About the Job
Under the supervision of the Site Manager and Providers, Medical Assistant (Dunkirk Lighthouse) performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the facility running smoothly. The Medical Assistant is accountable for performing patient care activities associated with the persona needs and comfort of clinic patients, assisting members of the clinic team and maintaining a clean, safe environment. This position includes no managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
The salary is $24.22/Hr
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide superior quality care to patients as they travel throughout the facility
- Assist other medical staff as requested while practicing within limits of training
- Assist in obtaining medical history and vital signs
- Provide assistance in care planning and care coordination with providers and other programs within the agency.
- Explain appointment procedures, special instructions from providers, and medical procedures to patients as well as address
- additional needs and concerns of patient
- Prepare medications as requested by providers
- Complete medical records in accordance to organizational policy
- Attend staff and organizational meetings as requested
- Maintain compliance with all organizational policies and procedures
- Demonstrate flexibility with dual roles within the program by assisting with front desk support, filing, and stocking supplies in exam rooms
- Perform additional relevant duties as requested by supervisor/management
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Associates Degree in healthcare or medical office setting preferred.
- Valid and verifiable Medical Assistant Certification required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification required
- Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure.
- Makes decisions within well-defined parameters or the completion of own tasks only.
- Bilingual – Spanish strongly preferred.
- Computer literate
Source : Acacia Network