Medical Assistant

at  Piedmont Health Services Inc

ABOUT PIEDMONT HEALTH SERVICES

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

QUALIFICATIONS -

Education: High School Diploma

Current/valid License: None

• One year as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Familiar with processing specimen for Lab Corp
• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Performance Management Systems.
• Participation in an interdisciplinary team
• Completion of Medical Assisting Coursework
• Participation in an interdisciplinary team
• Prior recent experience in a healthcare setting (within past five (5) years)

**May have a combination of both education and experience

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information, and other clinical information as indicated.
• Perform telephone message taking with patients, document encounters, follow protocols established by clinic leadership, and inform providers.
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assists providers with procedures such as EKG
• Administers Injections/ Phlebotomy as needed.
• Performs tasks such as set up for clinical procedures, high level disinfection & sterilization or other miscellaneous appropriate tasks within scope of practice.
• Addresses needs of patients by completing forms accurately and thoroughly.
• Performs or assists with documentation of lab results, and collecting data.
• Participates in population management with other members of the care team.
• Reviews provider appointments the day before visit to anticipate patient and provider needs.
• Completes vision and hearing.
• Phone notes per PHS guideline.
• Other clinical and administrative duties as assigned and within scope of practice.