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Job Summary
The MGB “Community Care Van Program” is a new, innovative mobile health program dedicated to increasing access to quality healthcare for historically marginalized communities in the greater Boston area. The Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral member of a mobile health team that provides health services including screening and treatment for hypertension, diabetes, substance use disorder, and colorectal cancer screenings.Under the direction of the Mobile Nurse Practitioner (NP) or other provider, the Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or nurses with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients who seek care at one of the mobile clinics. Their primary roles are to register patients in the electronic medical record system; to assure efficient patient flow; to assist providers within the scope of the MA skill set; to maintain neat, clean, and safe patient care areas, and to promote patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.
Qualifications
Assists mobile team with the set-up and take-down of the mobile clinic site, including picking up vaccination/medical equipment from designated hospital
Assists Operations Manager with patient flow; greets arriving patients and directs to appropriate location as needed.
Welcomes patient and registers/updates registration in EPIC
Assists the Provider and/or Nursing staff with patient care during the visit including
Conducting blood pressure checksCollecting specimens and performing CLIA-waived tests according to protocol, including but not limited to:Blood (phlebotomy)Finger sticks (HbA1c point-of-care testing)Assisting with clinical documentation relevant to patient visit on EPIC as directedDocuments testing/results and other critical data per protocols; uses appropriate flow sheets and screening forms for chronic disease management Assists the Provider and Nursing staff with work outside the visit including but not limited to
Conducting follow-up care post-visit as directed (such as communicating test results to patients as directed by a provider or nurse, scheduling patients for follow up visits, and performing check-ins for patients placed on chronic disease management plan)Faxing, mailing, or calling in prescription renewals as directed by the prescribing provider and under the supervision of the prescriberMaintains neat, clean, and safe exam rooms and treatment areas
Assures patient care areas are neat, clean, professional-lookingAssures exam and treatment areas are properly stocked, equipped, and securedAssures all equipment is in good working orderCleans exam rooms and equipment after each patient use per protocolPromotes customer satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs
Recognizes and respects cultural diversityAdapts communication to the patient’s understandingEmploys professional telephone and interpersonal techniquesFunctions as an integral part of the mobile health care team
Interacts in a professional, cooperative way with other staffAccepts and delegates responsibilities in a positive mannerIs a team player and offers to help with tasks outside of their roleEngages in constructive problem solving with others in the practice as problems ariseAttends and participates in practice staff meetingsPerforms other tasks (when not “in the field”) as delegated by Operations Manager
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
SKILLS REQUIRED
Ability to be self-sufficient and take initiativeExcellent critical thinking skillsExcellent communication skillsAbility to be flexible and adept to last minute changes as it pertains to scheduling, workflow, and other operational logisticsAbility to work evening hours and occasional weekendsComply with established risk management and safety proceduresComply with all local, state and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulationsSound judgment and problem-solving abilityAbility to prioritize tasks in a complex and busy environment and see them through to completionAccuracy and attention to detailMaintain or obtain CPR certification and participate in site-based CPR drills (may be obtained through onboarding)SKILLS PREFERRED
Bilingual candidate in Spanish is strongly preferredExperience working with diverse populations and community organizationsPhlebotomy trainingLICENSES/ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medical Assistant Certification is preferredPrevious clinical experience working as a medical assistant, EMT, home health aide, or nursing assistant is preferred
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
73 High Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.36 - $24.45/Hourly
Grade
3
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