Medical Assistant

Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implements Patient Care protocols including: vital signs, specimen collection, PPD placement and/or reading, hearing and vision testing as directed Follows and demonstrates strict infection control guidelines to ensure proper clinic environment Assists clinicians/providers during patient evaluations as needed, including acting as chaperone Performs phlebotomy Administers PPD's as ordered and as needed Obtains and processes laboratory specimens, per protocols Reviews chart prior to patient’s departure for follow-up appointments, prescriptions and/or referrals Communicates with Scheduling Department to coordinate health care for clients Ensures that all patients have been assessed and have understanding of all instructions prior to leaving the clinic Participates with clinical staff for in-service training, to ensure that nursing staff functions meet quality improvement standards Attends supervision, conferences, and agency meetings as directed by Clinic Flow Manager Implements recommendations from the Quality Improvement Team and Infection Control Committee, as requested Disposes of medical and hazardous waste, as per OSHA guidelines and clinic protocols Maintains temperature log books, medication inventory logs of lab and PPD log, quality control logs including for and CLIA-waived labs Assignment, Review and Approval of Work The Clinic Flow Manager may assign other duties, assignments and special projects as needed. Environment: The office is temperature-controlled and the noise level is kept to a minimum in accordance with professional office practices. The agency observes a no-smoking policy. EMR Access includes the following actions/areas: Scanning, Triage, PMH/Vital, Orders, Immunizations/PPD, Telephone Encounters Requirements Background and Education: Current New York State Medical Assistant certification; appropriate certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; three to five years' experience in nursing profession with supervisory experience; proficiency in Spanish preferred.