Medical Assistant- Behavioral Health

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This job description outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the Medical Assistant
- Behavioral Health position sonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Escorts patients to exam room and assists in preparing the patient for the health care provider, including: (10%) height and weight measurements; determining the reason(s) for the patient visit.
• Assists the medical/nursing providers, or as delegated by the nurse team leader, with: (10%) physical exams; gynecological exams; minor surgery/suture placement or removal; wound care; LARC; EKG; other procedures as requested.
• Performs minor laboratory tests such as hemoglobin, blood glucose, urinalysis, strep, mono; prepares laboratory specimens appropriately for analysis by in-house or outside laboratories.
• Prepares and administers medications including immunizations ordered by the provider or per protocol. Documents accurately in electronic health record (EHR). Follows 340B Documentation and Storage Protocol CLIN.
  87. (10%)
• Schedules patients for in-house procedures and assists with initiation of referrals to outside agencies/providers. Assists with tracking process per protocol.
• Updates EHR and maintains accurate clinical data with incoming medical reports. Sends appropriate reports to be scanned. Performs follow-up functions as assigned.
• Informs patients of lab and diagnostic test results as delegated by provider per Policy CLIN.
  79. Provides limited patient education as directed by the provider or team leader. Processes clinical forms as appropriate.
• Maintains clinical environment including cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms and other work areas; participates in procedure room checks, refrigerator temperature checks, medication and supplies expiration date checks and quality control assessments for CLIA Waived in-house labs; reports malfunctions to the Center Manager.
• Enters orders appropriately for completed testing and health maintenance measures. Maintains desktop and assists as delegated by Center Manager/Primary Care Coordinator.

• This position is eligible for a $500 signing bonus*

• Education:
  
  Completion of Medical Assistant program, with evidence of training in clinic procedures and duties.
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• 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:
  
  Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population; professional interpersonal communication; ability to function as a reliable team member.
• Physical Effort:
  Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for an entire workday; ability to lift/carry/push/pull/twist up to 25 lbs frequently.
• Hours of Work:
  Full-time or Part-time; flexible and varied. Consistent attendance required. Telecommuting is not available.
• Travel:
  May require limited travel within service area. Reimbursement as per GLBHC policy.

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

GLBHC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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