Medical Assistant - PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
MILWAUKEE, WI
About the Job
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Come join our team! We are hiring! We are currently
hiring a float Medical Assistant. This is a full-time position that does
not require working late nights, weekends, or holidays and will require
working at all three locations. Who are we? Founded in 1999, Progressive
Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization that
operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100
employees support our agency's mission to improve the health and
quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent
services that address identified needs. We provide high quality,
comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a majority of
who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on
insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered
philosophy and provide range of services that include family medicine,
internal medicine, women's health, urgent care, dental, radiology and
integrated behavioral health. We also offer supportive services such as
case management, health education and benefits enrollment. Summary Under
the direction of the Clinic Supervisor, assists medical staff in
examination and treatment of patients. Maintains exam and treatment
rooms, operates medical equipment and gives injections and/or
treatments. Responsibilities Maintain supply and inventory for the exam
room, in accordance with clinic and OSHA requirements. Review patient
charts for completeness, as well as order processing, for referrals,
lab, x-ray, etc. Inform scheduled patients of any delays due to
physician's lateness, emergencies, schedule backup, etc. Log patient
information in respective data banks (i.e. State Immunization Tracking
System). Responsibly upkeeps and maintains patient care areas. Stocks
supplies. Keeps Medical Assistant work area clean and tidy. Anticipates
need for assessment and monitoring of patients prior to and during
examination, treatment, emergency, acute illness or procedure. Prepares
and assists patients for examination/treatment/procedure by medical
staff. Greets, assesses, and interviews patients. Obtains past medical
and surgical history. Family history, social history, and complete set
of vital signs. Reviews current medications, allergy history, chief
complaint, and brief interrogation of a complaint. Acts as liaison
between doctor and patient. Participates in training and skill
development of new personnel. Floats to other areas as needed. Maintains
patient confidentiality. KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS Knowledge of injection
levels and procedures, for both children and adults. Knowledge of
universal precautions and blood-borne pathogens. Ability to document
clearly, patient vital signs and chief complaint, as well as pay close
attention to charting detail. Ability to relate well to people from
diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Ability to manage... For full
info follow application link. EEO/Disability/Veteran employer.
* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/10CC9BBF0EF8432D
hiring a float Medical Assistant. This is a full-time position that does
not require working late nights, weekends, or holidays and will require
working at all three locations. Who are we? Founded in 1999, Progressive
Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization that
operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100
employees support our agency's mission to improve the health and
quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent
services that address identified needs. We provide high quality,
comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a majority of
who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on
insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered
philosophy and provide range of services that include family medicine,
internal medicine, women's health, urgent care, dental, radiology and
integrated behavioral health. We also offer supportive services such as
case management, health education and benefits enrollment. Summary Under
the direction of the Clinic Supervisor, assists medical staff in
examination and treatment of patients. Maintains exam and treatment
rooms, operates medical equipment and gives injections and/or
treatments. Responsibilities Maintain supply and inventory for the exam
room, in accordance with clinic and OSHA requirements. Review patient
charts for completeness, as well as order processing, for referrals,
lab, x-ray, etc. Inform scheduled patients of any delays due to
physician's lateness, emergencies, schedule backup, etc. Log patient
information in respective data banks (i.e. State Immunization Tracking
System). Responsibly upkeeps and maintains patient care areas. Stocks
supplies. Keeps Medical Assistant work area clean and tidy. Anticipates
need for assessment and monitoring of patients prior to and during
examination, treatment, emergency, acute illness or procedure. Prepares
and assists patients for examination/treatment/procedure by medical
staff. Greets, assesses, and interviews patients. Obtains past medical
and surgical history. Family history, social history, and complete set
of vital signs. Reviews current medications, allergy history, chief
complaint, and brief interrogation of a complaint. Acts as liaison
between doctor and patient. Participates in training and skill
development of new personnel. Floats to other areas as needed. Maintains
patient confidentiality. KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS Knowledge of injection
levels and procedures, for both children and adults. Knowledge of
universal precautions and blood-borne pathogens. Ability to document
clearly, patient vital signs and chief complaint, as well as pay close
attention to charting detail. Ability to relate well to people from
diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Ability to manage... For full
info follow application link. EEO/Disability/Veteran employer.
* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/10CC9BBF0EF8432D
Source : PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
