Certified Medical Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Provincetown Health Center - Provincetown, MA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.00 - $28.00Hourly,  Certified Medical AssistantOur Culture- Why work with us: Joining Outer Cape Health Services isn't just about taking on a new role; it's about embracing a mission that goes beyond the day-to-day. Here, you become part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and nurturing invaluable community health resources. Our ethos is built on creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and recognized for their unique contributions.Who We Are:Our mission is to provide a full range of primary health care and supportive social services that promote the health and well-being of all who live in or visit the ten outermost towns of Cape Cod.OCHS now cares for more than 20,000 patients annually, and no one is denied access to services due to an inability to pay. Founded in 1987 through the merger of Health Associates of Provincetown (established in 1972) and the AIM Medical Center in Wellfleet (established in 1966), Outer Cape Health has a long history of successful growth and expansion in pursuit of this mission. As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, OCHS holds itself to the highest standards.  Ensuring patients have access to care when they need it and request it and validating that staff are working at the top of their licensures are the foundations of this model.Our Core Competencies:At Outer Cape Health Services, our core competencies are the foundation upon which our organization is built, guiding us in our mission to deliver exceptional health services to our communities. Our focus on fostering teamwork ensures that we operate as a cohesive unit, valuing each member's contribution and working synergistically towards common goals. Integrity and honesty stand at the heart of everything we do, creating a culture of trust and respect among our team and the communities we serve. Embracing technology, we continually seek innovative solutions to enhance our services and operations. Finally, being patient-centered, we prioritize the needs and well-being of those we serve, striving to exceed expectations and make a meaningful difference in their lives. A Day in the Life of this Role:Reporting to the Medical Assistant Manager, the Medical Assistant assists providers by performing a variety of patient flow, supply and environmental duties to support the health care team in the delivery of high-quality patient care.Summary of Duties: Review electronic medical records (EMR) prior to patients’ scheduled appointments. Ensure all lab results, consult reports, and hospital discharge records are available to the provider in the chart and note dates of completion of the most recent primary care screening tests. Properly identify patients in accordance with OCHS policy and procedures and escort him/her/them to the exam room; review and record reasons for visit, current medications, and update history as noted in adult health history form/interim history form as well as conduct a thorough patient interview.   Provide patients with forms to be completed prior to provider/nurse visit (learning needs assessment, depression screen, consent forms as necessary). Accurately perform and record patient’s vital signs, height, weight and oxygen saturation as appropriate. Assist in preparing patients for examination; assists patients in undressing, dressing, and getting on and off the examination table. Deliver patient care in a manner that is appropriate to the patient’s age, physical ability, and intellectual development. Conduct hearing, vision, breathing, EKG testing and administer vaccinations across all ages; records results and document vaccine administration in EMR; reports abnormal findings to provider. Recognize and report to provider/nurse abnormal vital signs; recognize potential emergency situations, seek assistance and intervene appropriately. Notify the appropriate person in the event of a medical emergency and assist in rendering emergency care as directed as directed by provider or nurse.  Notify provider of patient’s arrival and readiness for his/her examination. Assist providers and nurses with patient visits, diagnostic studies, treatments, preparing labels, and printing labs.  Operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, and hand instruments to providers. Label, collect and prepare lab specimens and handle all specimens using Universal Precautions and in accordance with OCHS’s policy and procedures. Deliver all lab specimens to lab as indicated. Assists providers with patient examinations and procedures, including (but not limited to) minor surgical procedures, GYN exams, diagnostic studies, and treatments; establish and maintain a sterile field when appropriate. Perform CLIA waived point of care testing. Perform phlebotomy tasks when needed at the direction of clinician. Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement activities and all training seminars (OSHA and others). Clean, wrap and sterilize instruments according to policy and procedure for reprocessing of instrument. Assist Nurse Manager/Medical Assistant Manager with inventory and ordering all medical supplies. Keep exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly in accord with infection control and HIPPA standards; monitors rooms for patient safety. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Maintain a pleasant, respectful, professional and courteous demeanor at all times with patients and coworkers. Exercise care in the operation and use of equipment and perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure continued functioning. Maintain work area in a clean, safe and organized manner. Able to walk and stand for long periods of time. Able to lift small loads and assist with patient mobility (as needed). Travel between OCHS sites, as needed when directed by nursing leadership. Ability to work in a remote setting as needed and directed by nursing leadership Other related duties and projects as assigned.Qualifications: What we need from you: High school diploma, or equivalent (GED). Medical Assistant Certification BLS certification required.  Phlebotomy training required before medical assistant may draw blood.   Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, organizational abilities, computer experience, and the ability to work within a collaborative team setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills – bi-lingual helpful. Proficiency in computer skills including EPIC, Outlook, Microsoft office, OneDrive, etc. Excellent judgment and ability to solve problems in a timely manner. Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently. Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. AAP/EEOC Statement Outer Cape Health Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all our employment programs and decisions. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any protected class under federal, state, or local law is a violation of our policy and is against the law. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans’ status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reductions-in-force, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  In accordance with Massachusetts law, we are committed to wage transparency. The salary range for this position is $24 - $28. This range is provided to promote equity and transparency in our hiring process. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related criteria.