Medical Assistant - Mobile Medical - Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc.

POSITION TITLE: MEDICAL ASSISTANT MOBILE MEDICAL (Brandon Based)

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

Monday-Friday, mixed shift= 8 am - 5 pm(3 days), and noon - 9 pm(2 days)

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Diploma in approved Medical Assisting program required.
• Experience as medical assistant preferred
• Good communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstration of the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• BLS (provided by SCHC within 6 months of hire)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Prepare patients for the physician's care to include performing aseptic procedures, observing/reporting patient taking vital signs and symptoms, collecting lab specimens, and assisting with patient examinations and treatments.
• Update electronic record information (PCP of record) and maintenance of appropriate components of electron medical record.
• Performing venipuncture and non-intravenous injections (must meet competency levels cleared by Nursing Supervisor).
• Measuring for chart growth recording, knowledge of immunizations/recording, assist in minor surgeries, EKG & vision checks.
• Run controls daily for UA machine, hemocult, and glucometer.
• Clean, stock and manage all exam rooms and equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to all safety and infection control policies.
• Conducts chart audits/reviews daily for next day appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None