***All candidates must provide proof of vaccination prior to employment with Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center***

Job Summary:

Assists the Physician and Nurse in the delivery of care to Center's patients. Performs clerical duties as required by the medical staff. Provides phlebotomy and all lab related services. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Coordinator the incumbent in this position is responsible for assisting the Physician, Mid-Level Providers in the delivery of care to the patients. Assists the Nurse in servicing the patients with their special needs and directs the patients to the proper areas within the Center. Assists in the outreach to patients. Performs blood draws, reconciliation of Accession log sheets, filing, scanning and distribution of lab reports, maintains lab supplies, etc.

Primary Responsibility of the Position:

1. Screen patients (i.e. B/P, Ht. Wt., HC, CC, Temp., BMI, Pregnancy test urine dipstick, etc.)

2. Perform Phlebotomy services.

3. Sterilization of instruments.

4. Prepare examination rooms for providers.

5. Maintenance of supplies (exam room and lab)

6. Provider chaperone and assistance (i.e., Pap smear, colposcopy, Bx., Staple removal, etc.

7. Organize, clean and sanitize examination rooms and lab.

8. Ensure availability of all lab reports and correspondence (medical and otherwise).

9. Management of abnormal results as directed by the nurse manager.

10. Answer telephone calls.

11. Able to activate/deactivate night call feature of telephone.

12. EHR (documentation, scanning, etc.)

13. Assume pertinent duties to back-up Patient Access Representative in his/her absence (such as register patients, appointment scheduling, patient check in and out, accept payments, etc.)

14. Translation as needed.

15. Assist with preparation of Covid-19 nasal swabs test kit for Nursing and Provider staff

Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Graduation from a standard high school; training as Medical Assistant; Certification as Medical Assistant a plus

Fair knowledge of medical terminology and technology. Good knowledge of Center's services and general functioning of the Center. Fair knowledge of local community agencies available to service the community. Ability to communicate with residents and Health Center staff effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with residents and families within the community served by the Center. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Emotional maturity. Good judgment. Tact, Integrity. Good physical condition.

Bilingual/Spanish/English

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees and patients are required to wear masks while in any public area of the building.

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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