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Medical Assistant - OB/GYN
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BROCKTON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC
Brockton, MA (In Person)
$44,928 Salary, Full-Time
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Medical Assistant
OB/GYN BROCKTON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC
- 3.2 Brockton, MA Job Details Full-time $18.00
- $25.
OSHA BLS
Certification Computer skills Medical terminology First aid and CPR Full Job DescriptionPAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT
In accordance with The Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act, BNHC provides reasonable pay range for each posted position. Actual compensation will be based on multiple factors such as relevant experience, education and training to determine offered rates. This range represents the organization's good faith estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting.POSITION SUMMARY
Maintains a professional environment in a multi-provider, multidiscipline organization. Maintains a patient centered environment including but not limited to: Provision of care and advocacy for patients of all ages and their families based on prudent nursing judgement and acceptable standards of practice. Efficient patient flow, assisting providers and other staff. Performs tasks and procedures within the scope of a medical assistant (M.A.). Performs nursing tasks in all clinical areas.POSITION CHAIN OF COMMAND
Reports to Charge Nurse (Designee) and Clinical Supervisor. Is under the Direction of the Director of Nursing.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PROFESSIONALBEHAVIOR
Demonstrates characteristics of accountability and responsibility as evidenced by completion of daily tasks, adherence to job description, and compliance with policies and procedures. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times as evidenced by discussing patient care only with staff who need patient information. Maintains HIPAA at all times. Maintains discretion of conversation in work areas. Maintains professional mannerism. Is pleasant, courteous, and considerate of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates ability to prioritize demands, work with distractions, adapt to change, exercise efficient time management, and work independently. Demonstrates initiative by accomplishing tasks with minimal prompting. Is dependable and reliable as evidenced by attendance of work schedule, trustworthy, and performance of job description with minimal correction of assigned tasks. Maintains an appropriate chain of command. Attending meetings. TASKS- including but not limited to: Patient preparation for a visit.
Vital Signs:
blood pressure, temperature, pulse (all points), orthostatic blood pressure, and pulse. Obtain interpretation when needed. Chart documentation in EHR. Documentation of progress notes including reason for visit, review of medication, allergies, smoking status, and pain status. Completes information on physical form of tasks done/reviewed by the Medical Assistant. Documents other pertinent information as needed.Measurements:
Height, Weight, and (other measurements as needed. Documentation of reason for visit, medication review, allergy review. Patient tests/treatments. Audio acuity testing. Ear irrigation. Electrocardiogram (EKG). Visual acuity testing. Peak flow meters. Oxygen saturation. Assists with Nebulizer treatment. Oxygen administration. Laboratory Tests CLIA Waived Tests Pap Smear Handling Venipuncture- collect and process specimens.
Maintains specimen refrigerator:
temperature, cleaning, defrosting. Patient Procedures- Assists with: Wound care.
Medical Home Structure:
Review of patient care at each visit. Review and update preventative care measures such as Diabetic Preventative Measures, Pap Tests, Mammograms, Complete Physicals, Colonoscopies, and any other age-appropriate preventative testing. Participate in Patient Self-Management Goals. Assess patients for depression using the appropriate screening tool. Assist nurses with patient hospital discharge issues, as needed. Appropriately document all of the above in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Preplanning preparation for each daily session and daily huddle. Other Patient Services. Patient education. Prescription refills. Related phone calls. Referrals. Appointments. Documentation. Interpretations as needed. Serves as chaperone as needed. Care of Environment. Proper handling, cleaning, and storage of all equipment. Maintains exam rooms and utility rooms in proper working conditions. Assures proper functioning of equipment, adequate medical supplies, and adequate paperwork. Care of equipment- proper handling, cleaning and storage of all equipment, sterilization of equipment as instructed.
QUALITY ASSURANCE/IMPROVEMENT
Quality assurance monitoring- participates in the betterment of the health center through studies and reviews as necessary. Goal setting
- assess personal, team, and organization goals.
TEAMWORK ORIENTATION
Maintains and encourages teamwork approaches. Flexibility- maintains flexibility in employee time schedules, duties, and procedural functions. Is required to work in all nursing areas. Maintains consistent effort to further goals by modifying and/or improving individual procedures and tasks. Conflict Management
- Demonstrates and implements effective problem solving.