• Job Description

  Req#: 553464

  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. Schedule will consist of four 10 hour shifts, 7am-5:30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  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.

• About the company

  Hudson Headwaters Health Network is a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving nearly 100,000 North Country residents from 21 health centers between South Glens Falls and the Canadian border.

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