Medical Assistant - Geriatrics

Job Description

Job Description

COMMUNITY HEALTH:

Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Working under the direction of practice providers and the Geriatric Services Supervisor, the Medical Assistant delivers a broad range of administrative and clinical support, with a special emphasis on geriatric services, to ensure high-quality care for older adult patients in a specialized geriatric outpatient program.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Greets and prepares geriatric patients for examination and treatment.
• Obtaining patient vital signs, medication reconciliation, and all pertinent data related to their care.
• Appropriately documents information in the EMR.
• Prepares exam or treatment rooms with necessary instruments for scheduled procedures, focusing on the needs of older adults.
• Assists the clinical staff in completing examinations and procedures for patients as instructed.
• Performs CLIA waived lab tests as needed.
• Completes documentation of patient information accurately by using accepted charting abbreviations and medical terminology.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment, including sterilization, with attention to the requirements of geriatric care.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment as needed for older adult patients.
• Assists as needed with scheduling of tests, treatments, and appointments specifically for geriatric patients.
• Conveys clinical information, medication, and dietary needs to geriatric patients and family members under the direction of the provider.
• May authorize prescription refills per provider’s instruction for patients.
• Provides accurate and timely medication reconciliation for the population.
• Prepares and administers medication/immunizations to geriatric patients upon successful completion of competency assessment.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to all HIPPA regulations, with particular sensitivity to geriatric patient privacy.
• Attends meetings, training sessions; maintains CPR certification and any other professional development activities relevant to geriatric care.
• Assumes other tasks as assigned in support of high-quality geriatric services.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• High School Diploma
• Must complete necessary Community Health medication/immunization administration competencies and all necessary education.
• Medical Assistant experience or equivalent education required
• Completed MA program that qualifies to take MA certification exam preferred

HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:

• Work Life Balance
• Generous Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account option.
• Robust 403 (b) retirement savings plan, with employer match and 100% vesting schedule.
• Comprehensive Wellness Program.

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