About Heartland Health Center:
Heartland Health Center provides comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health care services to Grand Island and surrounding communities. As an integrated care clinic, our providers work collaboratively to serve all aspects of patients' health care needs. Heartland believes that that exceptional, compassionate care should be accessible and affordable for all.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Medical Assistant will perform delegated clinical, clerical, and administrative duties within the medical provider’s scope of practice consistent with the MA’s education, training, and experience. Such duties shall not constitute the practice of medicine.
The medical provider’s supervision shall be active and continuous, but shall not necessarily require the physical presence of the supervising physician at the time and place that the services are rendered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification as a Medical Assistant is required
Demonstrated professional commitment to Community Health
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Knowledge of nursing care in accordance with regulations and practices established by the State of Nebraska department of licensure
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Computer literate in electronic mail, word processing, office management system software, and the Electronic Health Record System
Ability to utilize Electronic Health Records system, answer multiline telephones and complete tasks associated with scheduling.
Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and lift 25 pounds to shoulder level without assistance
Hearing which allows for adequate auscultation during contact with patient
Visual acuity which allows for thorough inspection during direct contact with patient
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides nursing care as determined by the patient’s age related physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures of the Heartland Health Center.
Provides basic education information to patients and family, focusing on self-care appropriate to their age and identified learning considerations and needs.
Performs assessment data collection and documents subjective data (chief complaint and allergies) and objective data (vital signs/weight/etc.).
Reviews basic health history information for patients; focusing on environmental, self-care and clinic discharge planning.
Administers medications skillfully and correctly, and performs lab/diagnostic testing as ordered by provider and reports all critical lab values immediately.
Demonstrates an ability to remain calm, perform effectively and professionally during peak periods of activity and emergency situations.
Anticipates and prepares examination room with equipment and supplies required for the visit. Assists provider with examination and procedures per request.
Utilizes universal precautions in obtaining specimens (venipuncture, cultures, etc.) and in delivery of patient care. Performs lab testing (i.e. urine dip, pregnancy test, strep screen, hemacue) including quality controls.
Completes and maintain clear and concise documentation in the patients’ electronic health record.
Attains and maintains services at a level to meet the minimum requirements set out for both Meaningful Use and Patient Centered Medical Home qualifications
Works collaboratively with other staff to assure proper coverage in both the clinical and scheduling/reception departments.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Assumes responsibility for quality of medical services rendered to patients
Contributes insight to assure alliance of organizational mission with needs of medically underserved community
Delivers direct patient care services to ambulatory patients
Attains and maintains services at a level to meet the minimum requirements set out for both Meaningful Use and Patient Centered Medical Home qualifications
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Work Location: In person