Portland, Maine
Medical Assistant Job Opening in Portland, Maine - GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Greater Portland Health, a patient-centered facility and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is currently seeking a Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant will support our mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered healthcare that is accessible, affordable, and culturally sensitive. The Medical Assistant works as a member of the care team to provide clinical and administrative support to providers and other health professionals to ensure the seamless flow of patient care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: *
Participate as a member of the patient care team to provide care to individual patients.
Present a positive and professional image in interactions with staff and the public.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Health Center policies and procedures.
Use and demonstrate effective written and verbal skills in communications with patients, families, health center staff, professionals and community members.
Pre-plan patient visits with all necessary testing and referrals in the patient chart prior to the visit.
Participate in daily huddles.
Use i2i daily reports to ensure compliance with quality measures.
Utilize the Health Center?s established standing orders to provide patient care consistent with clinical guidelines.
Perform patient intake process.
Administer immunizations and medications per medical provider order.
Report lab results or messages to the patient per medical provider request.
Receive and process prescription requests. Process incoming medication samples and check monthly for expired medications. Process requests for samples.
Receive and process faxed patient information.
Monitor phone line for medication refill requests.
Perform appropriate documentation in electronic medical records.
Conduct in-room checkout.
Monitor and ensure sterility of all surgical instruments as well as readiness of needed medical equipment.
Order lab supplies and medical supplies.
Check stocked medications for expiration every month and reorder as needed.
Provide first contact with incoming calls on the Nurse line and forward triage as appropriate to the RN.
Answer medication line and medAccess calls.
Log medAccess medications and contact patients accordingly.
Responsible for patient rooming, include room cleaning and stocking.
Conduct appropriate patient hand-offs to behavioral health providers.
Manage point of care testing.
Administer EKGs, eye tests, and other testing procedures as designated.
Schedule imaging tests for patients.
On a monthly basis, check emergency box, O2 and eye wash station.
Use and demonstrate universal precautions and implement other isolation procedures as appropriate.
Activate appropriate response system in the event of a medical, psychiatric or other emergency and effectively use safety/emergency equipment.
Requirements:
Associates degree in Medical Assisting
High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Degree (GED).
Training as a medical assistant in a recognized program or college.
Experience in a medical setting required.
Experience with electronic medical records, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Bilingual /multilingual in French, Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, or other major languages a strong plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Portland, ME
Required education:
Associate
Required experience:
Medical Assistant: 1 year
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