SHENANDOAH COMMUNITY HEALTH Hiring For Medical Assistant (women’s Health) at Martinsburg, WV, United States Full Time

Job Description

Shenandoah Community Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our dynamic team in the Women’s Health Department, that has been providing quality and award winning care to the community since 1976. The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering the highest quality care to our patients.
SUMMARY:
This position is primarily responsible for assisting and providing safe, consistent, and appropriate patient care within his or her scope of practice. The Medical Assistant will assist the nurse and provider, including but not limited to obtaining and document vital signs, presenting problems, assisting the provider in the exam room, performing CLIA waived lab tests, and answering telephone calls.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that exam rooms are equipped with supplies and equipment.
• Gives oral, SL, nasal, and topical medication as directed by the provider.
• Vital signs; such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight, and basic wound care.
• May perform IM, SQ, and Intradermal Injections.
• Entering information into Electronic Medical Record (EHR).
• Scheduling appointments, keeping medical record current, and working with insurance companies.
• Reinforces instructions given to the patient by the Provider and RN, refers new needs for instruction to RN.
• Assists in preparing and directing patients for examination to meet SCH objectives.
• Escort patient to exam room for initial assessment.
• Performs brief patient history, chief complaint, current medications, allergies, and significant previous medical/psychosocial problems.
• Functions as a provider chaperone when needed during exams, assist the provider as needed.
• Screens assigned telephone messages and processes inquiries, or refer to appropriate medical personnel per SCH protocols.
• Effectively performs specific laboratory tests/Point of Care testing that has been approved by the Laboratory Director.
• Performs nursing procedures and treatments, and medication administration according to SCH protocols upon request of the provider.
• Notifies the RN of significant findings or changes in patient’s physical or mental condition.
• Demonstrates flexibility, open mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with patients, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy at all times according to SVMS policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing patient matters.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to function effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must have excellent skills in patient communication and education.
• Experience preferred, but not required.

About us:
Since 1976, the dedicated providers and support staff of Shenandoah Community Health have worked to ensure our patients receive the highest quality, most comprehensive healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and support services possible. We are a Primary Care Medical Home and provide a wide range of coordinated healthcare services, SCH offers WIC Nutrition programs; HIV case management; an on-site pharmacy; lab and x-ray services; outreach nursing to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and the homeless; medication assistance; assistance with ACA Marketplace and Medicaid enrollment; Weight & Wellness, diabetes management; breastfeeding support and substance abuse programs; and family resources. Shenandoah Community Health also offers interpretation services for patients whose primary language is not English. Working at SCH is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to impact the lives of the people living in our community. Come join our team!
Vision:
To be a recognized leader in healthcare services.
Mission:
To promote health and wellness within the community by providing a Medical Home to reduce barriers to care and ensure access to a full range of coordinated health care and wellness services.