Crossroad Health Center Medical Assistant
Job description
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the readiness of patient care areas prior to and during office hours
- Review day’s schedule and review/prepare records; Obtain patient
information needed for appointments that day
- Obtain growth measurements, vital signs, chief complaint and other patient
data according to protocol and as indicated by presenting symptoms
- Complete procedures safely that are ordered by the provider that fall within
training (including injections, EKG and venipunctures); Prepare for and
assist physician with exam and treatment procedures as needed
- Prepare specimens/requisitions for lab transport; Perform in-house labs
according to protocols
- Review lab results, transcribe phone messages, call in prescriptions and
contact patients with provider instructions
- Collaborate with patient care team, promptly communicating any
information that is important for continuity of care
- Perform front desk duties as necessary: answering phones, scheduling
patient appointments, printing medical records, filing, sending/receiving
faxes, registering and check-out procedures
- Attend staff meetings and participate in evaluations of performance and job
satisfaction
- Communicate feedback and concerns to supervisor in a timely and
professional manner; Maintain an open line of communication with
providers, supervisors, and peers
- Promote efficient, organized and pleasant office operations in the health
center, consistent with the mission of CHC to offer care in an atmosphere of
dignity and respect
- Comply with HIPAA and safety procedures
Qualifications:
- Covid-19 Vaccination required upon hire or must be willing to get
vaccinated. If exempt, must have an approved exception letter.
- Consistently employs sound judgment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
