Medical Assistant

Company: Family Health Center
Location: Worcester
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Description:Under the supervision of the Team Lead Nurse, the Medical Assistant- Level I provides direct clinical services to patients by performing basic patient care tasks. These tasks include but are not limited to, vital signs, triage, pre visit planning, room cleaning and stocking, phone calls, record reviews, referrals and EMR documentation. They will support patient centered medical home model of care (PCMH). Educational Requirements:High School diploma or GED required. Completion of an accredited medical assistant training program preferred. Phlebotomy training preferred.Experience Required:Previous experience in primary health care or other health care setting preferred, not required. Completion of Medical Assistant externship required. Interpersonal Relationships/Organizational Expectations:

• Commitment to providing health care to families in a medically underserved community.
• Willingness to be flexible in the development of new methods of health service delivery.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a highly confidential manner.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, health care professionals, funders and other regulatory agencies.
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision, and to plan, coordinate, and carry out those tasks necessary to meet the job responsibilities.
• Awareness of resources available within the health center to accommodate the needs of patients.
• Commitment to providing cost conscious, fiscally responsible, timely, efficient, effective, safe, patient-centered, culturally competent, equitable, and participatory health care.
• Processes personal health information in accordance with FHCW HIPPA policies and procedures.Reporting Relationship: Reports to the assigned Team Lead Department Nurse EOEPowered by JazzHRrzifGg4MIo

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