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Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture.

We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

Summary: The Medical Assistant provides quality care in collaboration with Medical Providers, Integrated Care Consultants, and Nursing staff. The Medical Assistants supports the Nurse Clinic Manager to provide quality medical care to all Hunter Health Clinic (HHC) patients while maintaining compliance with all federal grants, OSHA, and HHC policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Assists Physicians, Mid-Levels, Nurses, and other Medical Assistants

with patient care.

Prepares for the scheduled patient 1-2 days in advance to identify

needs and orders, and then leads daily care team huddles while reviewing the completed visit preparations.

Assists with setting up patient rooms, tray and patient themselves

for exams by what the visit entails.

Follows all processes and procedures during patient visits,

including capturing vitals, perform procedures and follow-up, and administer medication as requested by provider.

Oversees that all prescription refill requests are reviewed and

approved, then faxed and received.

Completes all documentation on patients for historical information,

vaccinations, chief complaints, procedures, patient encounters, phone calls, referrals, education, medication, and follow-ups.

Assists with monitoring inventory and keeping the storage supply

closet organized.

Follows all infection prevention protocols including handwashing,

cleaning of the exam rooms, monitoring biohazard disposal receptables and sharps containers.

Completes all communication with patients and medication requests

within HHC expected timeframes.

Completes all internal processing forms accurately.

Assists with managing quality and productivity standards.

Adheres to the Hunter Health Process focusing on schedule

utilization, jockeying, 30-second reports, and other patient procedures.

Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Listens, identifies, and responds quickly and effectively to

internal and external needs.

Communicates effectively with all patients.

Displays organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and uses

time and resources effectively.

Displays good judgment and decision-making skills.

Effectively collaborates and seeks clarification and confirms

accuracy as needed.

Utilizes teamwork to achieve desired results and contributes to

projects while developing positive working relationships.

Pursues goals with commitment and shows initiative.

Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time

and priorities; developsand follows work procedures.

Evaluates own performance and accepts constructive feedback to

continue learning.

Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job:

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Talking: The ability to speak clearly and effectively.

Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.

Repetitive Motion: The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.

Finger Dexterity

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