Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:
- Have a passionate purpose.
- Do worthwhile work.
- Make a difference in people’s lives.
InterCare is searching for a Full-Time Medical Assistant and/or Lab Tech to join our team! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes: vacation/personal paid time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short term and long term disability insurance.
At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.
Responsible for performing select clinical and administrative duties as delegated by the licensed physician, in accordance with InterCare policies and procedures; actively participates as a member of the patient care team
Description of Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Performs specimen acquisition, preparation, specimen send out and in house laboratory testing within the health center laboratory and entry into the patient’s electronic health record.
- Performs a wide range of clinical lab duties
- Documents and enters orders and specimens accurately into InterCare’s electronic health record
- Follows up and reconciles all open lab results per InterCare policy and procedure
- Obtains blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary means; prepares other specimens for processing and performs in-house lab tests. Maintains clean and orderly lab space
- Prepares and maintains specimens accurately, including labeling, use of appropriate fixative or preservative, and oversees transportation and storage for referral lab
- Performs In-house testing; consistently follows manufacturer’s instruction for performing tests. Consults lab manual as needed. Performs only those tests identified as being within the scope of CLIA waived / PPM status
- Provides patient education as needed on procedure(s) being performed
- Performs a wide range of clinical tasks to support the provider team as a medical assistant when needed (if qualified).
- Works in partnership with providers and other clinical support staff to deliver safe, high quality patient assessment, treatment, and follow up care in a patient centered medical home ambulatory setting.
- Consistently and accurately enters patient information into the EHR documenting patient information clearly, in proper form according to InterCare policy.
- Performs and documents in house laboratory testing to include quality control checks and documentation.
- Participates as a clinical team member.
- Actively participates in pre visit planning and daily huddle with the clinical support team, FOS and provider (patient care team) to review the daily schedule and enhance patient flow.
Requirements
Description of Primary Attributes
General Development
- Displays compassionate, ethical and professional demeanor.
- Communicates effectively with patients and family members involved in their care.
- Maintains a positive presence in the clinical setting.
- Participates constructively in meetings and as part of a team.
- Maintains informative and cooperative working relationships with InterCare staff and colleagues.
Professional and Technical Knowledge
- Possesses a general knowledge of clinical practices as acquired through formal training or on the job training.
- Certified by accredited certification body –or- qualifies to test (required at next InterCare test date), and obtains passing score.
- BLS Certification, to be completed within two months of employment.
- Proficient in customer service and professionalism.
Communication Skills
- Possesses a professional level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate complex concept in a clear effective manner.
- Possesses excellent cross cultural communication skills and the ability to communicate to staff members at all levels.
Physical Demands
Job duties are performed in the typical office environment of the organization, which requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations. The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following:
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, frequently sit, and lift up to 25 lbs
- Requires good hand-eye coordination, reach with arms & hands, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and manipulate (using keyboard, office equipment)
- Visual acuity to use keyboard, operate office equipment, and read printed material and regularly required to talk and hear
- Able to hear and communicate clearly with clients and staff on telephone and in person
