Medical Assistant Float Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Medical Assistant Float Philadelphia Fight – 3.4 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time From $24 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications CPR Certification EHR systems BLS Certification RMA Outpatient High school diploma or GED Conflict management Patient care Communication skills Certified Medical Assistant Entry level Full Job Description We are looking to hire a new Medical Assistant Float to support us at FIGHT! This position will require rotation to multiple primary care offices for Philadelphia FIGHT’s Community Health Centers. All staff are required to consistently demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse nature of our community. Successful FIGHT staff are professional, innovative, emotionally intelligent, intellectually curious, hard-working, reliable, and committed to a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach in all interactions with patients and their families. About the

Role:

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday – Friday (9:00 – 5:00 PM). May occasionally require early mornings or extended evening hours as needed.

Locations:

1233 Locust St, 1211 Chestnut St315 S. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 The Jonathan LAX Treatment Center offers compassionate, culturally competent, integrated, patient-centered medical care, and social services to people living with HIV. The John Bell Health Center is a comprehensive medical clinic that provides primary health care to adults aged 18 and older. Y-HEP (Youth Health Empowerment Project) Health Center offers a holistic and trauma-informed approach to primary care for adolescents and young adults (ages 13-24). The Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center provides high quality, comprehensive, primary care to address the physical and emotional health needs of children from birth through age 18. The pediatrics clinic was added in 2017 and is co-located with Y-HEP’s Adolescent and Young Adult Health Center. Broad Street Love Health Center is an open-access medical clinic that provides urgent care, transitional primary care, and low-barrier treatment for substance use disorders.

CompensationBenefits:

FSLA status is non-exempt with hourly rate of $19 per hour 2 weeks of PTO annually + 11 paid holidays 403B with up to 4% employer matching that is fully vested starting day 1 Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting day 1 FSA for medical, dependent care and transportation expenses Discounted degree options with partnered institution

Pierce College Requirements:

The patients and staff at FIGHT’s Community Health Centers are diverse and represent a broad spectrum of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, HIV status, and physical ability. To excel as a Medical Assistant at FIGHT we strongly desire candidates who have the experience and desire to work with a diverse community. Medical Assistants are also required to pass all pre-hire checks such as PA Criminal History Background Check, PA State Child Abuse clearance, and FIGHT’s credentialing and privileging process. Other qualifications include but are not limited to: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Proof of training as a Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant. 2-3 years of experience in a medical outpatient office environment, and experience working with an electronic health record system, preferably eClinicalWorks. Active CPR or BLS certification or renewal of expired certification within 60 days of employment. Must be able to demonstrate judgment, patience, integrity, organization, and prioritization in a multi-task environment. Need to have attention to detail, dependability, listening and communication skills, and flexibility. Must have cultural competency.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Tasks Escort patients back to the exam room and collect vital health information (i.e., chief complaint, blood pressure, heart rate, height/weight, vision/hearing screens, etc.). Perform phlebotomy with specimen collection and processing. Coordinate care for patients needing lab visits and at off-site labs. Administer injections and vaccinations in compliance with vaccine administration policies and procedures. Complete vaccine abstraction on all patients needing updated vaccine records in the Electronic Medical Record. Perform point of care tests, such as Rapid HIV tests, strep tests, glucose measurement, urine dipstick, etc. and participate in running controls in compliance with CLIA regulations at FIGHT. Document all activities related to patient care appropriately and in a timeframe set forth by policy in the Electronic Medical Record. Meticulously comply with all rules and regulations from the Vaccine for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults at Risk (VFAAR) programs, including weekly vaccine counts and monthly vaccine ordering. This also includes daily temperature monitoring of storage units with attention to risk for temperature excursions. Assist provider as a chaperone with any exam room procedures (ie, Nexplanon placement, pap smears). Maintain exam room cleanliness and safety at the beginning and end of each clinic day, and between visits. Monitor medical supply stock in both the exam rooms and in the supply closets and coordinate monthly supply order with Nurse Manager. Remove biohazard waste materials according to schedule. Maintain working relationship with consultants, including Stericycle and LabCorp to ensure proper waste disposal and phlebotomy/specimen collection and supply stock. Checking vital (blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry, height, weight) Upon request from providers and nursing, complete such tasks / procedures as but not a comprehensive list. Labs EKGs Urine dips and pregnancy checks Random blood glucose checks Rapid A1C testing Rapid urine drug screens Femoral sticks Nebulizers, IUD, abscess drainage, durable medical equipment, etc. Other Duties Participate in all required staff meetings (monthly), daily huddles before clinic session starts, professional development meetings (supervision and MA skill share), and team meetings with administration staff (monthly). Promote collaborative and supportive work environment using professional and respectful communication with all team members. Utilize Nurse Manager and Medical Director for any conflict management needed to address and resolve work tensions related to interpersonal dynamics and patient care. Work in compliance with all medical policies. Work in compliance with standards such as VFC, OSHA, HIPAA, CLIA and funding body regulations. Demonstrate commitment to clinical care and confidentiality. Contribute to quality improvement (QI) processes and performance measure projects as needed to meet grant requirements. Demonstrate initiative toward independent and collaborative role in clinic. Utilize problem- solving skills to improve quality of work and patient care. FIGHT is an EEO, Affirmative Action, LGBTQ, people living with HIV/AIDS, and protected veterans’ institution. We are dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees from many backgrounds. We recognize that an inclusive workforce with a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds is an integral part in our organizational success. We encourage and embrace a diverse workforce that provides us with unlimited ideas and innovative solutions.