Veterans in Healthcare · 1 month ago
Medical Assistant I | Internal Medicine | Days
Yuma, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.95/hr - $31.43/hr
0+ years expVeterans in Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant I to provide medical assistance and administrative support within a clinic. The role involves working with multiple providers to ensure quality coordinated care, while maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
Health CareMilitary
Responsibilities
Provides direct assistance to healthcare providers as directed for patient care within the medical assistant scope of practice; measures and records vital signs; provides prompt notification of changes in patient condition to licensed healthcare provider; records patient interview, history, and chief complaint, medication reconciliation; documents current immunizations; performs routine screening tests; assists provider with exams; performs basic lab tests, phlebotomy, point of care testing, and collection of specimens; prepares and administers medications with provider authorization
Performs front desk reception; uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct; answers phones and schedules appointments; greets patients, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions; files and maintains medical and financial records; processes mail; arranges for hospital admissions and outside referrals; authorize prescription refills and information to pharmacies per provider supervision
Provides appropriate infection control measures as defined by YRMC Infection Control Protocol; arrange exam/treatment rooms in preparation for clinics/procedure; maintains medical inventory in exam rooms; uses appropriate cleaning techniques between patients and clinic exam/treatment rooms; maintains supplies, linens, equipment, and stocks instruments; practices OSHA safety standards
Provides patient education with regards to medications, management of disease (under the supervision of the provider), home treatments and special diets
Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times in YRMC electronic health record
Performs other position-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
ARIZONA FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE
Medical Assistant Credential
HS DIPLOMA/GED
0 years experience
Company
Veterans in Healthcare
Veterans in Healthcare is a comprehensive source of career information and opportunities for military personnel transitioning.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase