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Medical Assistant - MA

Job Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Thursday & Friday

Hours: 7:45 am - 8:15 pm

Work Location: Defiance Community Health Center

About Us

Health Partners of Western Ohio is an independent, non-profit and community-directed organization. We serve low-income areas and places without access to care. We're led by a volunteer Board of Directors. Most of our board members are also patients. Our Mission is to eliminate gaps in health outcomes for all members of our community by providing access to quality, affordable, preventive and primary health care

Qualifications:

HS Diploma or GED required

Skills/Abilities:

At least 1 year of directly related experience preferred

CPR -- BLS (basic life support)

Ability to work as a team member.

Computer experience is desirable.

Ability to work with a culturally diverse group of people.

Must be willing to work flexible hours as required by position.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; assists in obtaining patient histories, takes vital signs, prepares charts, and assists with medical examinations.

Performs routine specialized procedures, such as HIV screenings, fluoride varnish application and sterile dressing changes under established protocols.

Completes patient health screenings including hearing, vision, and all CLIA waived testing.

Administers injections after appropriate training.

Administers immunizations and medications that are not controlled substances.

Maintains stock of medical supplies as necessary.

Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.

Schedules and monitors patient appointments; may coordinate routine office activities and administrative functions in support of unit activities.

Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

May recruit patients for studies and may participate in outreach clinical activities as required.

Performs patient education and discharge instructions.

Completes referrals and schedules tests for patients.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Health Partners of Western Ohio

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