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Medical Assistant
Northern Tier
Center for Health is rapidly
expanding and is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team
effective immediately! To provide clerical and clinical assistance
to medical providers in the delivery of patient health care. Interacts with
patients and members of the care team to provide a range of care services.
Duties and
Responsibilities
§ Performs patient intake,
including vital signs
§ Updates medical data,
medications, and health problems in charts
§ Triages telephone calls
regarding medical concerns
§ Assists medical providers
during procedures and exams
§ Handles referrals and
phone calls to other provider offices for appointments; makes “callbacks” or
follow ups for medical concerns as necessary
§ Collects specimens for
outside laboratory testing and performs basic in-house laboratory tests
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May execute organization approved standing
orders per written procedure.
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May initiate and/or execute age appropriate
preventive care measures (within scope of practice) as detailed in the
Lifecycle Milestone Policy.
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Engages patient in self-management action
planning.
§ Assists
Provider with patient education and instructions, self-management tools, and
counseling on healthy behaviors
§ Effectively
communicates with patients using techniques such as motivational interviewing
when appropriate
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Ability to perform venipuncture, administer
injections, and complete CLIA waived lab tests
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Knowledge of correct specimen handling
procedures
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Knowledge of medical terminology
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Knowledge of OSHA manual and standards,
including appropriate hazardous waste handling and disposal
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Knowledge of billing codes and procedures
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Ability to juggle multiple tasks and
prioritize workload
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Computer skills
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Ability to function within a team environment
to achieve stated objectives
Qualifications
2 years Medical Assistant experience
preferred
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Wellness Program
- Paid Staff Development + Education
Job Type: Full Time