Referrals - Medical Assistant - Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc.

POSITION TITLE:  REFERRALS MEDICAL ASSISTANT

FLSA:   NON-EXEMPT

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Diploma in approved Medical Assisting program required
• Experience as a medical assistant.
• Demonstration of the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing required.
• Must have good organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to network with other agencies and private providers.
• Strong working knowledge of computer operations.
• BLS (provided by SCHC within 6 months of hire)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Process all referrals for specialty consultation and diagnostic testing.
• Instruct clients on referrals and follow-up as required.
• Communicate with outside agencies and providers for this purpose.
• Identify problems in referrals and inform direct supervisor for corrective action.
• Prepare patients for the physicians care to include performing aseptic procedures, observing/reporting patient taking vital signs and symptoms, collecting lab specimens (possible venipuncture), and assisting with patient examinations, treatments and immunizations.
• Update electronic record information (PCP of record).
• Adhere to all safety and infection control policies.
• Conducts chart audits/reviews daily for next day appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None