HHHN Mission To provide the best health care, and access to that care, for everyone in our communities HHHN Vision To pioneer an innovative, sustainable and community-focused health system through comprehensive primary care and diverse partnerships Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday with occasional evening and weekend rotations. Shifts will vary based on the operating hours of the Plattsburgh Family Health Center. Operating Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-1pm. Position Summary The Medical Assistant provides care to patients under the direction of the responsible Registered Nurse and Provider with a team approach to patient care. Provides age appropriate population specific patient care in a compassionate, caring, culturally and ethnically sensitive manner that promotes the organization’s mission, vision and core values. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Prepares the patient by obtaining a complete intake and adhere to the provider’s schedule while maintaining efficiency and accuracy + Patient preparation and documentation includes a chief compliant, height, weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations and pain level. A peak flow and pulse oximetry is obtained when indicated + Reviews allergies with reaction documented and reconciles medication list with patient and determines need for medication renewals and preps order for provider approval + Reviews the patient’s health history to include pertinent preventative, social and past medical conditions; uses available resources for patient education and follow-up care per provider order + Informs provider of changes in the patients’ health status + Provides high quality patient care in both urgent care and primary care settings as needed + Assists with inventory and receipt of medical supplies and equipment + Adheres to standards, policies and procedures for diagnostic and point of care testing, including specimen collection, quality assurance, documentation in the electronic medical record and patient education + Participates in Network committees, staff and departmental meetings as assigned + Contributes to teamwork of the staff and Network while presenting a positive view and patient-minded vision, with patient satisfaction as the continuing goal + Stays current on relevant standards, policies and procedures, infection control requirements + Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes medical equipment according to set standards + Maintains annual competencies and required continuing education for the Medical Assistant Certification + Monitors compliance with daily/weekly/monthly check lists including stocking of rooms, environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance + Supports training of other non-licensed clinical staff + Enthusiastically serves on various departmental initiatives that support the Mission, Vision and Core Values + Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions: + High School diploma or equivalent + Successfully achieve the Network Medical Assistant Certification within 90-days of signing the job description + 1-year health care experience; prior experience in ambulatory care preferred + Current BLS certification required + Demonstrated computer competencies including electronic medical record and/or practice management experience + Knowledge of medical assistant standards of care + Must be self-directed, detail oriented, motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere + Strong verbal and written communication skills The pay rate for this position is $20.40/hour.