Administrative Medical Assistant at Comprehensive Community Action

Full-timeDescriptionCCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers through advocacy education and access to high quality health and human services.JOB SUMMARY:The Administrative Medical Assistant will be responsible for answering incoming calls scheduling appointments taking complete and accurate messages registering and updating patient information canceling and rescheduling appointments as well as checking patient insurance eligibility and confirming upcoming appointments. Perform a wide variety of administrative and general office duties to support medical staff members. Assist in obtaining and recording patient data in charts and reports. Respect the confidentiality of agency and clients.WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS:This is a full-time position 37.5 hours a week.Must be able to work evenings and rotating Saturdays as scheduled/needed.RequirementsREQUIRED QUAIFICATIONS:High school diploma/GEDMedical Assistant CertificationMicrosoft word excel electronic medical record medical terminology typingOrganizational and research skillsDetail-focusedOrganizational skillsExcellent communication skills for all levels of client provider and colleague interactionMust be able to clearly present information to patients and employees be dependable and show initiativeProfessional and respectful telephone mannerCurrent CPR (BLS) certificationsComplete all required background checksProvide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinationsBilingual in Spanish; preferredKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Obtain and record patient data in charts and reportsSchedule appointmentsAnswer telephone in a courteous professional manner.Computer literatePaperwork faxing electronic messaging as neededRegister and update patient informationAdhere to agency policies and professional code of ethicsClean and stock working area/labAlert appropriate person of supplies neededAnswer phones in courteous mannerTake accurate legible phone messages and medication requestsSecure department and end of shift if last to leave unplug equipment lock medication cabinets and shut off lights.Receive and process patients take vitals (BP Wt. Ht. Pulse and Temp.)Obtain and record patient data in EHR (Vitals Social Hxs PHQs Lab results)Perform routine diagnostic test per FHS protocol.Urinalysis hct Hb A1c blood glucose lead tests and hCG (pregnancy test)Operate and maintain clinical equipmentScrub and sterilize instruments properly in autoclavePrepare patients for examinations and testsProperly dispose of medical waste and sharpsOther duties as needed.CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information marital status familial status military status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement promotions terminations layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.Our BenefitsOur comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b) health insurance vision and dental insurance life insurance long term disability flexible spending accounts health reimbursement accounts tuition reimbursement up to $1000 annually Employee Assistance Program generous vacation sick and personal days and up to 13 available paid holidays for full-time employees and some benefits are included for part-time employees.Salary Description$18.00 - $22.00 per hour Key Skills Generator,Accomodation,Football,Advertising,Architectural Design Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 18 - 22