What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at QuadMed?
Creating a better way. It’s more than just the philosophy we were founded on. It’s our purpose. For our employees, it means more time with patients. Unrushed visits to build meaningful relationships. And most importantly, an opportunity to empower our patients to achieve their full potential – at work and in life. Determined to make a difference? Join our health care revolution and be a part of something better.
QuadMed is seeking a passionate Medical Assistant I to join our client-based Health Center in Ravenswood, WV serving Constellium employees and their families!
General Purpose
The Medical Assistant I will be a highly motivated, quality-conscious healthcare worker interested in working in an environment where one-on-one time with patients and positive outcomes are the ultimate measurement of success.
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 12:00PM - 8:00PM and Friday 6:00AM - 12:00PM. No weekends or holidays!
Key Responsibilities
- Measures and records vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.)
- Ensures accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e.- patient interviews and histories, vital signs, treatments, test results.
Assists medical staff with patient examinations
- Uses CPR skills when necessary
- Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilizes instruments
- Provides patients with instructions and other information regarding preparations for the service and necessary registration.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information.
- Participates in development activities and maintains affiliations with medical assistant associations, as applicable.
- Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team-based approach to health care delivery
- Front office duties including but not limited to reception, patient check-in/check-out, payment collection, and electronic scheduling.
- May perform routine screening tests
- Draws patient blood samples as directed and prepares samples for ordered laboratory analysis, and collection of other ordered lab specimens.
- Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications and immunizations
- Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid procedures
- Assists patients with the scheduling of internal/external referrals
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of accredited school of medical assisting, or combination of equivalent education and experience
Experience
- Minimum One (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant
- Phlebotomy and lab experience
- Experience working in a Primary Care setting
- Experience working in a medical facility and/or front office preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team approach to health care delivery
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral/written)
- Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion
- Bilingual a plus
Drug Free Workplace
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person