On-Call Medical Assistant

The On-Call Medical Assistant is a key member of the Clinic Care Team and as such, performs clinical and administrative tasks consistent with HealthRIGHT360 policies and protocols. Duties include preparing treatment rooms, assisting physicians with examination materials, instruments, and equipment, maintaining supply inventories, and performing laboratory tests including phlebotomy and providing case management follow-up with patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Medical Responsibilities: Assist clinicians in the examination process. Perform office tests including vision screening, spirometry, EKG, rapid strep, UA and urine pregnancy tests. Perform phlebotomy, injections, TB tests, breathing treatments.

Preparation Responsibilities: Perform intake, including vital signs, list chief complaints, allergies, immunization histories and complete chart forms, as appropriate to patient type. Place patients in rooms and prepare them for examination. Clean, prepare and stock examination rooms.

Coordination Responsibilities: Receive and return telephone calls from patients and pharmacies. Assist in scheduling specialty appointments and consultations. Monitor and ensure quality assurance of basic clinic functions. Oversee patient flow and ensure smooth, efficient patient flow throughout patient’s clinic experience.

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Required:

High School Graduate or Equivalent
Minimum of 2 years related experience
Graduation from a certified Medical Assistant program

Desired: Commitment to working with the uninsured and marginalized populations including the homeless, mentally ill, substance users and HIV/AIDS clients