Medical Assistant

Apply for the Medical Assistant position at Great Lakes Bay Health Centers – sign‑on bonus of $500.

• Escort patients to exam rooms and assist in preparation for the healthcare provider. (10%)
• Obtain vital signs.
• Take height and weight measurements.
• Determine reason(s) for patient visit.
• Assist medical/nursing providers or as delegated by nurse team leader with: (10%)
• Physical exams.
• Gynecological exams.
• Minor surgery/suture placement or removal.
• Wound care.
• LARC (Long Acting Reversible Contraception).
• EKG.
• Nebulizer treatments.
• Audio/tympanometry.
• Other procedures as requested.
• Perform minor laboratory tests such as hemoglobin, blood glucose, urinalysis, strep, mono, etc.; prepare specimens for analysis. (10%)
• Prepare and administer medications including immunizations per provider orders or protocol; document in EHR. Follow 340B Documentation and Storage Protocol CLIN.
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• Schedule patients for in‑house procedures and assist with initiating referrals to outside agencies/providers; assist with tracking process per protocol. (10%)
• Update EHR and maintain accurate clinical data with incoming medical reports; send appropriate reports to be scanned; perform follow‑up functions as assigned. (10%)
• Inform patients of lab and diagnostic test results as delegated by provider per Policy CLIN.
  79; provide limited patient education as directed; process clinical forms as appropriate. (10%)
• Maintain clinical environment, including: (10%)
• Cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms and other work areas.
• Participate in procedure room checks, refrigerator temperature checks, medication and supplies expiration date checks, and quality control assessments for CLIA waived in‑house labs – record appropriately.
• Maintain and use equipment used for patient care appropriately; report any malfunctions to the Center Manager.
• Enter orders appropriately for completed testing and health maintenance measures. (10%)
• Maintain desktop and assist as delegated by Center Manager/Primary Care Coordinator. (10%)

• Participate in team meetings.
• Fill in for other staff as needed and qualified.
• Assist Center Manager, Nurse Manager, or Primary Care Coordinator as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Completion of Medical Assistant program, with evidence of training in clinic procedures and duties.
• Licensure:
  Certified or Registered Medical Assistant. Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience:
  
  None.
• Skills:
  
  Basic knowledge and skills appropriate to education/training; telephone and computer skills; flexible in accepting work assignments.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Seek and utilize supervision appropriately; communicate effectively with a diverse patient population; professional interpersonal communication skills; function as a committed and reliable team member.
• Physical Effort:
  Sit, stand, or walk for an entire workday; lift, carry, push, pull, or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• Hours of Work:
  Full‑time or Part‑time flexible and varied; consistent attendance required. Telecommuting not available.
• Travel:
  May require limited travel within service area; reimbursement consistent with GLBHC policy.

• Experience:
  
  One (1) year experience in a medical setting.
• Skills:
  
  Bilingual (English/Spanish).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.