The Medical Assistant is a full-time member of the healthcare team and assists clinicians and staff in providing the highest level of care and service to patients.  The Medical Assistant performs a wide array of duties in supporting patient services and clinical care in the health center, including intake, medical assisting, laboratory, and other clinical services.  This role provides clinical, educational, and administrative services under the direction of the Health Center Manager and clinician in accordance with PPSE Medical Standards and Guidelines as well as State and Federal Regulations. 

 

Provides patient counseling and education for all services

Explains medical tests and procedures and obtains informed consent

Allows patient to explore feelings and ask questions regarding findings and decisions while demonstrating empathy and being non-judgmental

Completes necessary forms and counseling notes; provides referral information as needed

Prepares exam rooms including setting up the rooms up properly before clinic begins and proper breaking down and cleaning of exam rooms at the end of clinic

Reviews medical history forms with patient and assists with obtaining patient history, exam related information, and education

Completes required visit forms and documentation

Prepares patient for their visit and supports patient during the visit, including instructing patient on what to expect and assisting the clinician with the visit and/or procedure

Obtains patient vitals (height, weight and blood pressure)

Prepares and performs all in-scope and allowable lab tests and requisitions for clinician

Documents lab results in patient charts and lab log

Keeps the lab clean, safe, and stocked with supplies

Maintains instruments and equipment per protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization

Maintains Quality Control records

Maintains clean and neat clinical work spaces

 

 

Preferred - 2 years experience in healthcare, preferably sexual and reproductive health

Preferred - Electronic Health Record experience

Preferred - abortion and family planning experience

Preferred - Certified Medical Assistant or Surgical Tech

Ability to handle stress in a calm and professional manner, gracefully manage multiple projects, able to meet multiple deadlines, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Attention to detail and follow through on assigned work is essential

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer skills, including practice management software, MS office, and internet/email

 

Ability to travel as needed to other health centers, PPSE’s administrative offices, and national conferences.  Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time as needed while working in a clinical and office environment.  Ability to lift 20 pounds. 

 

English required, Spanish speaking skills preferred

 

Be forthcoming and truthful in responding to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Georgia Department of Community Health and the Mississippi State Department of Health inquiries and requests for information

 

Professional demeanor and appearance

Ability to provide / support the provision of objective information to patients about all the options available to them.

Pay: $19.00 per hour