Medical Assistant

Primary Healthcare Center is a non-profit federally qualified health center where our mission is to provide accessible, affordable, primary healthcare services to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

This is reflected in the following core values:

1.Professionalism—Each employee will function at the highest level of their respective education, talent and skill set to contribute to the delivery of the highest quality primary care to each patient.

2. Communication—Demonstrate effective and professional written, oral, and interpersonal communications.

3. Compassion— We are kind and caring to everyone we encounter. recognizing that the individuals we serve (patients and co-workers) are diverse and worthy of our respect.

4. Responsibility—Each employee is accountable for their individual contributions, learning, and performance that directly or indirectly impacts the quality of our patient’s experience with Primary Healthcare Centers.

5. Respect—We value everyone and treat people with dignity and professionalism. We recognize that the individuals we serve (patients and co-workers) are diverse and worthy of our respect.

6. Teamwork—Each employee is a vital contributor to the health and wellbeing of our care team, our patients, and our community by working together.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team. As a Medical Assistant, you will provide essential support to healthcare professionals and ensure the smooth operation of our medical facility. This is a full-time position located at our Trenton Georgia Site.

Responsibilities:

-Performs selected nursing and administrative duties, and assists providers as required

-Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room, conducts interviews to determine reason for visit, taking history, vital signs, and documents in patients’ chart. Review and update patient’s medication list and allergies

-Dresses wounds and does minor wound care as directed by provider.

-Maintains sample medication records, administers medication upon provider order and phones into pharmacy.

-Assist patient with medicine assistance program refills

-Gives injections, draws blood, assists with EKG’s , GYN exams and provides other patient care services as directed by the provider while observing patients and reporting adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.

-Explains procedures and collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.

-Prepares, cleans, and maintains exam in treatment rooms

-Prepares and maintains clinical supplies and equipment. Regularly checks expiration dates on clinical supplies and or equipment

-Takes patient messages and assist in communication between the provider and the patient

-Assist in scheduling test and treatments when referral assistants are not available.

- Dispose of hazardous waste properly.

- Contributes to the development of policies and procedures

-Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional certification if applicable.

-Participates in all required Primary Health Care Centers, OSHA and Emergency Preparedness training

-Adheres to all HIPAA Rules and Regulations

-Treats staff, providers, visitors and patients with dignity and respect

- Participates in helping the provider meet all meaningful use criteria

-Participates and helps maintain a Patient Centered Medical home environment

-Tracks and or enters immunization(s) in registry

- Inventories and requisitions vaccines

- Keep drug samples logged and put on shelves.

-Track messages to ensure that they are answered in a timely manner.

- Faxes orders, prescriptions and any other document that is pertinent to patient care.

-Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

- Comprehensive health insurance package

- Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays

- Professional development opportunities for career advancement

If you are passionate about providing high-quality patient care and have the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this position. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.45 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18