Medical Assistant

HHHN Mission

To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities

HHHN Vision

To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships

Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Shifts will vary based on the operating hours of the Health Centers.

Please note: This position will be required to float between our Saranac Lake Family Health Center and our Family Health Center in Lake Placid, working 2 days/week at each.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant provides care to patients under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse and Provider with a team approach to patient care. Provides age appropriate population specific patient care in a compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner that promotes the organization’s mission, vision and core values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares the patient by obtaining a complete intake and adhere to the provider’s schedule while maintaining efficiency and accuracy

• Patient preparation and documentation includes a chief compliant, height, weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations and pain level. A peak flow and pulse oximetry is obtained when indicated

• Reviews allergies with reaction documented and reconciles medication list with patient and determines need for medication renewals and preps order for provider approval

• Reviews the patient’s health history to include pertinent preventative, social and past medical conditions; uses available resources for patient education and follow-up care per provider order

• Informs provider of changes in the patients’ health status

• Provides high quality patient care in both urgent care and primary care settings as needed

• Assists with inventory and receipt of medical supplies and equipment

• Adheres to standards, policies and procedures for diagnostic and point of care testing, including specimen collection, quality assurance, documentation in the electronic medical record and patient education

• Participates in Network committees, staff and departmental meetings as assigned

• Contributes to teamwork of the staff and Network while presenting a positive view and patient-minded vision, with patient satisfaction as the continuing goal

• Stays current on relevant standards, policies and procedures, infection control requirements

• Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes medical equipment according to set standards

• Maintains annual competencies and required continuing education for the Medical Assistant Certification

• Monitors compliance with daily/weekly/monthly check lists including stocking of rooms, environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance

• Supports training of other non-licensed clinical staff

• Enthusiastically serves on various departmental initiatives that support the Mission, Vision and Core Values

• Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Successfully achieve the Network Medical Assistant Certification within 90-days of signing the job description

• 1-year health care experience; prior experience in ambulatory care preferred

• Current BLS certification required

• Demonstrated computer competencies including electronic medical record and/or practice management experience

• Knowledge of medical assistant standards of care

• Must be self-directed, detail oriented, motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

The pay rate for this position is $20.40/hour.