Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care, School Based Health Centers

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Certified Medical Assistant - Primary Care, School Based Health Centers

Salary

$23.28 - $31.28 Hourly

Location

Lincoln County, OR

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

22-57 (532-3)

Department

Health and Human Services

Division

Primary Care

Opening Date

08/29/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

Position Summary

Lincoln County Primary Care is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team, supporting our clinics in Waldport, Newport, and Lincoln City as well as our School Based Health Centers.

The person in this position will perform a wide variety of paraprofessional medical and mental health support duties, including assisting in the identification of patient needs through screening, interviewing and observation and in implementing care or treatment plans.

This position is also responsible for preparing patients for procedures and examinations and assisting in the effective delivery of health care to patients by providing support services including laboratory tests, vital signs, maintenance of patient records, obtaining and entering demographic data and billing information, scheduling appointments and generally maintaining clinic flow.

Lincoln County Primary Care on Nye Street

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Clinical Performance:

• Perform accurate physical measurements, vital signs, screenings, and laboratory tests.

• Complete health histories, diet histories, demographic questionnaires, and reports patient concerns to health care providers.

• Perform vision screening using appropriate methods.

• Document patient status addressing patient care plans and makes other observations as appropriate.

• Provide education to patients on a one-on-one basis or in groups as directed.

• Forecast immunizations using state data systems.

• Prepare patient for procedures and examinations.

• Assist clinicians during exams, as necessary.

• Enter clinic data as required for programmatic reporting and billing.

• Collect and handles laboratory specimens and documents procedures.

Maintains a safe, well supplied, and attractive environment for the provision of quality care:

• Assess the needs of the clinical area in assembling materials and supplies.

• Prepare clinic area by cleaning and arranging equipment and supplies for each clinic visit in a timely and orderly manner in accordance with Departmental policies and procedures.

• Maintain inventory/stock of clinic supplies. Re-orders according to protocols.

• Follow all clinical protocols regarding exposure to blood and body fluids.

• Maintain lab quality control procedures and records.

  Performs various tasks to support patient activities:

• Document, process, and follow up with referrals, as directed by provider.

• Assist patients with prescription assistance programs.

• Assist with answering phones and checking in patients as needed.

• Maintain referral information for community resources.

• Assist patients with referral and application to health plans. [JC2]

• Adhere to protocols regarding “Vaccine Transportation and Storage.” Monitors and records refrigerator temperatures according to protocols.

At School Based Health Centers (SBHCs), provides clinic office support to assure effective clinic flow:

• Make clinic appointments following program policies.

• Verify patient Medicaid or private insurance coverage prior to all clinic visits.

• Provide accurate information to callers, visitors and SBHC team members.

• Assure accuracy of patient information regarding income, insurance, and other factors necessary for proper billing.

• Prepare appropriate paperwork for behavioral health appointments.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma / GED

Certifications

Specifics: A valid, unencumbered Medical Assistant Certification or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program and the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Driver’s License

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

Licenses

Specifics: M aintain current and active licensure and certifications, as applicable, and to provide copies of the appropriate verifications at the time of renewals.

Desirable Qualifications: At least one year of experience in a health care setting is preferred. Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for the Latino population are preferred.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to hr@co.lincoln.or.us

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Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.

Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.

Agency

Lincoln County

Address

210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365

Phone

541-265-4157 541-265-0375

Website

http://www.co.lincoln.or.us