Medical Assistant 6789 at Meridian Health Services

Text 6789 to to Quick Apply for this Medical Assistant opportunity! Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM to 5PMOur Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!You are the dynamic passionate Medical Assistant we are looking for. Your expertise and professionalism is what our patients need at our Primary Care office located at our Pediatrics office. You will be integral in providing professional medical care as a Medical Assistant to children and adults. Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!Medical Assistant Key Responsibilities:Assist patients with flow through the clinic and escorts patients to exam rooms.Takes vital signs and prepares patients for provider assessmentPrepares exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing and maintains appropriate inventory of supplies in all exam areas.Sterilizes instruments as assignedScreens telephone calls for referral to interpret lab results give advice etc.Ensures that lab reports x-rays and other information are in patient records.Assist providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed.Remains in exam room with provider during patient exams as requested or assigned.Follows infection control guidelines and ensures adherence to OSHA and CLIA protocols due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.Performs daily controls on equipment and maintains records/logs in accordance with regulations and protocol.Prepares medicationsMaintains CPR certification and licensure requirements.Maintains patient confidentiality.Completes weekly task assignmentAccurately triage walk in patients and call-ins.Stock supplies in medical rooms prior to all shifts.Check expiration dates on all pharmacy and other stored products.Adheres to scheduling assignmentsAttends required meetings and in-services and participates in committees as requested.Performs other duties and activities as per credentialed and proven skill level or incidental to the work and responsibilities of this position.Use additional forms of telehealth to assist provider.Provide health screening (PHQ9 Edinburgh Scale and GAD 7) as needed to direct patients to needed medical careWe Value Your Medical Assistant Experience and Education:Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant programCertified through the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants preferredSix months to a year of work experience preferably in clinic setting also preferredWhy You should choose Meridian for your career as a Medical Assistant:Unique Mission Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person healthGenerous PTO and Paid HolidaysOpportunities for advancementComprehensive Benefit Package401k with Company matchProfessional development funds for Licensure and Continuing EducationPersonal Wellness and Financial Wellness ProgramsMerit based pay compensation plansWork-life harmonyDrug screen TB test extensive background check and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks social distancing and sanitizing.Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify. Key Skills EMR Systems,Clinical Laboratory Experience,Athenahealth,Algebra,eClinicalWorks,Primary Care Experience,Phlebotomy,Medical office experience,Vital Signs Experience,Experience Administering Injections,Medical Terminology,Medication Administration Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1