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Medical Assistant/CNA - Bilingual Preferred

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health CenterColumbus, NE
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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:The Medical Assistant contributes to patient care under the direction of a nurse or provider.  The Medical Assistant is an integral part of the team They prepare rooms for examination of patients, clean rooms after patient's leaves and prepare for next patient visit. The position also requires an ability and knowledge of clerk duties (making appointments, assisting with referrals, chart preparation, filing of consults and tests and ensuring accurate completion of provider orders and follow up appointments).ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  1. Assist the provider by facilitating patient and information flow through numerous phases of the patient visit.
  2. Review daily schedule and prepare EHR; promote
  3. Greet and escort patient to exam room in a professional and confidential manner.
  4. Obtain purpose of visit, vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, measurements) and document information accurately into the EHR.
  5. Inform provider of abnormal reading or significant deviation from prior visits, if appropriate.
  6. Perform routine procedures per Provider’s order (EKG, PPD reading, ear lavage, peak flow, vision screening, audiometry, etc.).
  7. Administer immunizations and injections under direct supervision of a RN or Provider.
  8. Clean exam rooms after each patient visit.
  9. Assist with scheduling of follow-up procedures or necessary referrals.
  10. Maintain patient care equipment and notify supervisor of repair requirement.
  11. Perform all other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:High School Diploma or equivalent required.REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Certified Medication Aide License.
    • Basic Life Support Certification or ability to obtain certification after hire.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to work well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
    • PREFERRED SKILLS:
    • Phlebotomy certification or previous medical assistant experience is preferred.
    • Knowledge of medical terminology.
    • Knowledge of universal precaution procedures in medical safety practices.
    • Previous experience working in a hospital, clinic or physician’s office preferred.
    • Bi-lingual preferred.
    SUPERVISION:This position does not have any direct reports.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:May require sitting for a long period of time.  Some bending, lifting, stooping and stretching required.  Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computer keyboard, photocopier, telephone and calculator.  Some lifting may be involved, up to 35 pounds.LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:Good Neighbor Community Health Center and East Central District Health Department’s employees are subject to 5 USC §1502 of the Hatch Act.The above job description is meant to describe the generalnatureand level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construedasan exhaustive list of allresponsibilities,dutiesand skills required for the position.All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a directthreat or significant risk to the healthand safety of themselves or other employees.This job description in no way statesorimpliesthat these are the only duties to be performedby the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related requirementsand to perform other job-related duties requestedby East CentralDistrict Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to performeachdutyproficiently.Continuedemployment remains on an“at-will” basis.FTCA liability protection for medicalmalpractice is afforded to covered individuals by virtue of their workingrelationship with GNCHC, a FTCAcovered entity whentheyareperformingcoveredactivities.

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What is the work location for this position at East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center?
This job at East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center is located in Columbus, NE, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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What employment applies to this position at East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center?
East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center lists this role as a Full-time position.
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East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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