Temporary Medical Assistant Float

Temporary Medical Assistant 1 - (Float) – Ingham County

Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or a qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.

Under the supervision of a Community Health Center Manager, this role assists health care providers with examinations and procedures to ensure an expeditious flow of patients through the clinic. The assistant conducts tests to identify health problems in patients, may determine eligibility for center services, and performs chart preparation, initial interviews, patient preparation for examinations, medication administration, injections, standardized tests, and recording of results.

The position also checks patient insurance eligibility, refers patients to healthcare enrollment assistance sites, and provides clerical and clinical services as required to maintain an effective practice flow. Cross-trained to work both clerically and clinically, the assistant may assist in training new employees and medical students in health center operations.

• Prepares patients for examination by escorting them to examination rooms, documenting complaints and symptoms, taking vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and pulse oximetry, and measuring height, weight and pediatric head circumference. Records vital statistics and relevant visit information in the patient electronic health record (EHR).
• Arranges for specialized testing, which may include communicating with patients and case managers regarding issues related to authorizations and benefits, as well as medical procedures and specialist referrals and diagnostic tests. Completes necessary paperwork and EHR documentation, contacts specialist’s offices, hospitals, labs, or other facilities to make appointments as needed and informs patients or caregivers of appointments. Assists in tracking referrals to ensure necessary care is completed and forwards documents to proper personnel for referral authorizations as needed.
• Administers standardized tests or performs procedures ordered by providers such as developmental screening, EKGs, peak flow meter testing, ear irrigations and vision/hearing tests. Assists health care professionals who are conducting medical examinations as required.
• May perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, assisting patients in completing paperwork, screening for insurance coverage, updating client information, verifying appointments, collecting payments, performing bookkeeping tasks and scheduling appointments.
• Collects specimens such as blood, urine and throat swabs per provider and/or standing order upon proof of competency. Performs CLIA duties and functions as Safety Monitor as needed, receives samples, conducts CLIA Waived tests per Ingham Community Health Center (ICHC) quality assurance training and documents within the EHR. May prepare specimens to be sent to outside laboratories.
• Administers medications and injections safely following established standards, policies and procedures.
• Documents all care and communication within the EHR per training and established procedures. Performs prior authorizations for medication and referrals to specialty care.
• Provides care following established procedure under the Patient-Centered Medical Home model of care.
• Prepares assigned clinic area for daily activities to meet provider and patient needs according to established protocols and checklists. Orders materials, supplies, medications, vaccines, test kits and other items needed.
• Assists other support staff as necessary and performs a variety of clerical, record keeping and account keeping assignments.
• Provides all care and communication according to the Health Department Core Values.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as assigned.

Other Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues.
• During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to, but not limited to, those in the job description.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from a recognized Medical…