CMA/RMA – Mobile Unit ( Walterboro, SC)

Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed provider and/or licensed nurse (MD, NP, PA, RN, LPN/LVN), the Mobile Unit Medical Assistant (MA) supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in community-based settings using a mobile clinic. The MA performs clinical and operational duties within the MA scope of practice, including patient intake, vaccinations, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, documentation in the EMR, and assisting with procedures. The MA helps set up, operate, and break down the mobile unit; manages supplies and equipment; maintains cold-chain integrity for vaccines; and ensures HIPAA-compliant care in non-traditional environments.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Achieve Results

1. Provides excellent Patient Care.

1. Provide the highest quality of services to all patients.

1. Ensures services in a timely manner to patients.

1. Provide support for providers and other nursing staff maintaining an acceptable level of productivity and consistency with all tasks as assigned.

Operational Excellence

1. Ensure and uphold the confidential requirements of all patient records and manage all daily task and activities consistent with HIPAA, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as the clinic’s policies and regulations regarding confidentiality and security.

Relationships

1. Develop and ensure effective, positive relationships within and among the clinic staff, as well as with patients, vendors, contractors, and related resources.

Professionalism

1. Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications always represent the organization in a highly professional manner.

1. Uphold and ensure compliance with and attention to all corporate policies and procedures, as well as the mission and values of the organization.

PRIMARY TASKS & DUTIES

1. Serve as an advocate and health educator to patients, families, and the community.

1. Assist with daily mobile clinic setup, operation, and breakdown

1. Prepare patients for and assist with examinations, and document/maintain accurate records in the Electronic Medical Record

1. Obtain and document vital signs and patient histories per procedures.

1. Administer vaccines and assist with procedures such as pap smears, breast exams and complete plans of care and referrals after visit if necessary.

1. Perform phlebotomy and specimen handling.

1. Assist with medication refills, medical record request and medication authorizations.

1. Reviews each patient chart before appointments compiling their reason for the office visit, any pertinent records to the visit and collectively flag the chart.

1. Schedules return appointments for the patients and ensure understanding of these dates and times.

1. Maintain equipment (emergent and non emergent), supplies, and cold-chain monitoring.

1. Responsible for maintaining required education.

1. Serve as relief coverage for all qualified positions, this additional schedule will be decided by supervisor.

1. Must be able to commute to other Genesis Healthcare, Inc. locations and community sites as required.

1. Other duties, as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES

1. Function in a multi-tasking, multiple priorities environment, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

1. Communicate with a diverse employee population.

1. Utilize a wide variety of office technology and tools to collect, enter, process, file patient records and documentation

1. Ability to work in a fast paced, stressful environment