Medical Assistant II; LB

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$24.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Our mission is to provide quality, comprehensive health care, and supportive services to those in our community. Our vision is "Improving the Health and Well Being of our Community." Our Core Values consist of Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. Employees must possess a strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals, and philosophy of Harbor Community Health Centers.

The primary function of the Medical Assistant Level II (MA II) is to provide direct and indirect support to medical providers in the safe and appropriate delivery of patient care. MA II also has additional clinical and/or operational responsibilities to ensure efficient and high-quality care is provided to patients.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Prepare the exam room for the clinician; clean and stock rooms between patients.
• Prepare patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examination room; providing gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verify patient information by interviewing the patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Support patient care delivery by helping providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies as directed/authorized by the attending provider; drawing blood; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Educate patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions.
• Perform diagnostic and laboratory tests, including, but not limited to, audiometry, EKG, spirometry, urine dips, Acu-check, urine HCG, Hemocuehemoglobin, etc., according to competency standards.
• Perform venipuncture, finger sticks,and heel sticks in accordance with policy and procedure and OSHA regulations.
• Prepare specimens in the pre‑analytical stage of testing, computer entry, documentation, and follow‑through.
• Administer injections and diagnostic tests/referrals as ordered, including immunizations, completing lab and x‑ray requisitions, and other services ordered by the clinician.
• Document all immunizations according to standards.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Perform appropriate screenings as needed or as directed by the clinician.
• Performing end‑of‑shift tasks for room closure and equipment.
• Answer patient calls and routine messages to the appropriate provider in EMR.
• Preview provider schedule; ensure medical records and other documents are available for the provider to review; review and highlight gaps in care.
• Follow organization standards for Universal Precautions when working with potentially infectious materials (blood or body fluids).
• Work as part of a care team to coordinate and prioritize patient care.
• Alert the designated person to need for supplies/equipment.
• Report any safety hazards, incidents, HIPAA violations, or other risk management issues to the supervisor.
• Assist patient and/or guardian with completing required forms (CHDP, registration, screening, etc.).
• Provide patients with clinical summaries, lab orders, treatment…