HealthWorks has officially moved into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility-unlike anything else in Cheyenne. Our modern, thoughtfully designed environment was built to support exceptional patient care, enhance team collaboration, and create a workplace where healthcare professionals can truly thrive.
We are a dynamic, patient-centered Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) established in 2005. HealthWorks has been committed to providing a medical home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services and pharmacists work together in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient’s lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care.
HealthWorks is looking for a Medical Assistant who is a team player, dependable, outgoing with a positive attitude, patient friendly and passionate.
HealthWorks values and supports growth opportunities and actively works with team members on professional skill development. At HealthWorks we recognize and support our diverse group of hardworking people-come be a part of something great!
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for maintaining good and timely patient flow through the clinic; for maintaining safety standards using protective devices, hand washing, universal precautions and other infection control measures. The MA prepares examination rooms for patients keeping the rooms neat clean and appropriately stocked; cleans and sterilizes instruments using the autoclave, disposes of contaminated supplies, and sets up medical laboratory equipment as required. The MA informs providers of the clinical record of communication with patients concerning health matters, verbally and through EMR system and assists providers in maintaining accurate EMR records. The MA assists providers in examining and treating patients by handing them instruments and materials or performing tasks as directed. The MA may assess a patient’s needs and provide medical information per provider orders and provide the Patient Advocate/Scheduler the preferred time frame for patients needing emergent or urgent appointments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Shows patients to the examination room and prepares them for the provider. Obtains assessment of patients: measure and record patients height, intake and output and BMI; measure and record chief medical complaint and present illness, emotional status, social history and vital signs including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, pulse, temperature, and pain level. Communicates assessment of the patient’s needs to the provider and develops appropriate interventions under provider’s direction.
2. Uses verbal and non-verbal communication with patients and their families and recognizes non-verbal communications in patients and their families. Observes, reports and records symptoms and changes in data, family comments in response to care, environmental situations and behaviors related to the plan of care in a timely manner.
3. Delivers accurate messages from patient to provider and provider to patient including requests for medication refills and questions about medications, treatment or care. Enters refill requisition into EMR in accordance with protocol, routes it to the appropriate provider and follows up on refill per provider recommendation.
4. Performs diagnostic procedures as ordered by provider including vital signs, physical screening exams, venipuncture, and collection of blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens; logs specimens, performs/prepares them for testing and documents findings. Reviews results of laboratory and other diagnostic work and reports abnormal results to the provider.
5. Performs the operation of electrocardiogram (EKG), spirometer, (if certified), glucometer and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests under the direction of licensed professionals.
6. Provides patient with appropriate educational materials following the assessment of the patient or for pre-op and answers questions.
7. Administers intramuscular, sub-q, and intradermal injections.
8. Under direction and supervision of the provider, performs basic wound care and dresses wounds, cast/splint application or removal and suture removal.
9. Assists patient with self-administration of medications including nebulizers, PO and PAP medications
JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of High School Diploma
Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCM) is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required.
Six (6) months prior experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred. Computer skills are required. Experience with EPIC medical records system is preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
- Work-life balance and a collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic Community Health Center
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Work Location: In person
