Medical Assistant I-pediatrics-goodyear - Goodyear, United States - MOUNTAIN PARK HEALTH CENTER

MOUNTAIN PARK HEALTH CENTER

Verified Company

Goodyear, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

This position is responsible for providing excellent patient care and experience in accordance with MPHC guiding principles, HIPAA, and any other applicable federal & state laws.

The Medical Assistant I position requires a basic level of knowledge regarding the functions necessary to be a Medical Assistant.

_ Essential Functions_

Ensures HIPAA compliance and patient privacy in accordance with the law, and with MPHC policies and procedures.
Handles sterile and dirty instruments used in the departments according to CLIA law and regulations.
Cleans patient care areas in accordance with infection control procedures.
Keeps exam rooms/procedure rooms stocked/set up according to departmental guidelines.
Routinely cleans medical equipment to meet quality assurance. Identifies equipment needing maintenance. Reports malfunctioning equipment to Lead, and removes malfunctioning equipment out of patient care areas, if possible, for repair.
Obtains and documents chief complaint, vital signs, and medical/social histories per procedure.
Facilitates the completion of questionnaires, as needed.
Uses proper charting procedure, i.e., noting date, time signature and job title.
Plots growth grids in pediatrics.
Manages telephone messages from department and ensures patient rescheduling with appropriate timeframes.
Verifies, administers, and documents all medications and/or immunizations given. Including lot #, location, and initials, per procedure.
Manages EHR tasks for department daily, following established EHR workflow, including Labs/Di's, TE's, Documents, Actions and Consult Pending, etc.
Completes chart prep for department daily to include the review of any outstanding care items and reviews ASIIS, as appropriate; makes updates to EMR as needed.
Utilizes and/or schedules interpreter services as needed by the patient.
Checks immunizations and supplies for expired items
Restocks sterilization area and other shared areas with supplies including but not limited to urine cups, needles, gauze, band aids.
Ensures biohazard and sharps containers are properly disposed of or emptied.
Check fax outbox to ensure there are no failed faxes for department.
Completes daily accountability board and attend scheduled department meetings.
Must be able to adapt to working with different provider teams when needed for coverage.
Participates in preparing department for internal and external site audits.
Maintains training, skills, and certifications in accordance with policies and procedures.
Consistent, reliable inperson attendance is required.
Other duties as assigned.

_ Qualifications_

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Medical Assistant Certificate
Current CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Electronic Health Record experience
At least one year of previous medical backoffice experience
RMA or CMA credential
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
Nonprofit Medical Clinic located in Goodyear (Litchfield Rd/Van Buren)
Schedule: 8:00am 5:00pm (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays); except for Wednesdays, (schedule is 11:00am 8:00pm)
Hours: Fulltime (40 hours per week)
Benefits eligible position
Pediatric department must be comfortable administering vaccines
Requires Medical Assistant diploma and HS Diploma / GED documentation
Employer provides extensive training and clinical skills verification over the first 90 days. Attendance during training is
very important to us