Medical Assistant - Walk In Clinic

At York Hospital, we're more than a hospital. We are a team of providers, clinicians and staff members offering expertise within a Hospital setting, our community sites, and physician practices located throughout Southern Maine and the NH seacoast. Our caregivers' commitment is to make a positive difference in the lives of one another, our patients and our community by instilling our vision of Loving Kindness for all.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist care according to YH protocols and procedures, demonstrate clinical competence in office specific procedural skills, treatments, patient/caregiver education, and acts as patient advocate in the delivery and coordination of patient care.
• Perform initial patient intake inclusive of rooming patients, obtain/review patient personal/medical/ medication/allergy history, collection of vital signs, height/weight, complete health screening tools and complete documentation/record keeping.
• Perform various data entry and information retrieval tasks using computerized patient record systems. Sort, file, forward, and scan information into electronic record systems as directed.
• Follow-up on test results by checking for outstanding results, routing to provider for review and following up with patients as directed by provider and as appropriate schedule further appointments, referrals or consultations, fill out/send prescriptions as authorized by provider etc.
• Practice specific competencies which may include: perform basic lab work; draw specimens and process or send to lab per office protocols, prepare other lab specimens such as cultures, UA, pap smears, for lab pick up; provide minor procedural assists and perform point of care tests as directed by provider: EKG, strep screens, HgA1C, etc.
• Administer immunization/medications per provider direction and manage vaccine supply.
• Assist with patient registry management, participating in patient reminder processes and health promotion efforts, as well as pre-visit planning and chart prep.
• Provide optimal customer service a member of the care team in person, by phone, or other practice-supported patient messaging system acting as a liaison between the patient and practice team to provide exceptional patient experiences.
• Organize exam rooms, set up for procedures, do general cleaning and office upkeep, assist with quality monitoring/record keeping/inventory of equipment/supplies.
• Ability to organize and multitask as a forward-thinker, and remain calm and personable in a fast-paced medical office setting
• Provide efficient and effective care working with Providers during clinical sessions, as a reliable, flexible, and dependable team member. Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to the dynamics of a constantly changing health care environment.
• Collaborate with other health care providers, physicians, Practice Manager, clinical staff, and support staff regarding practice and patient needs.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved/certified Medical Assistant Training Program will consider previous years of experience in a Medical Assistant role or other Allied Health credentials. Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS (Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider) with a current certification (or to obtain within preliminary employment period), infections control, safety and all practice specific required skill review. CNA’s welcome to apply.

Education/Experience:

Associate’s degree or higher education preferred, high school diploma or GED also accepted. Two or more years related experience and/or training in the practice setting preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous walk-in experience a plus.

York Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

York Hospital is a non-profit 501(c)(3) 79-bed hospital with five community sites and 13 physician practices. We use a loving-kindness approach to offer exceptional care in a healing environment. From primary and preventive care and diagnostic testing to specialized medicine and surgical specialties to rehabilitation and care at home, York Hospital is known for its passion for centering care around patients and families, and providing unbelievable experiences for all.

We are looking for an experienced Medical/Lab Assistant for our newest service York Walk In. This is a full time, 36hrs/week position working between the hours of 7:00am -7:30pm and is located in York, Maine.

The Medical/Lab Assistant is responsible for

• Patient assessment
• Collecting patient vitals
• C apturing patient information in EMR system
• Phlebotomy
• Office Duties

In order to help us continue to offer exceptional patient experiences, we need you to have the following:

• Medical Assisting Certification and/or Registered are required
• Minimum (1) or more years of Medical Assisting and/or Lab Assistant experience.
• Current BLS certification (Basic Life Support)
• Excellent customer service