Medical Assistant - Midtown

Job Position – Medical Assistant, Midtown

(Position Description - part-time, hourly, non-exempt, clinical, and at-will)

Location: Crossings Community Clinic Midtown

General Scope of Position:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting staff and volunteer medical providers with daily medical care for the uninsured. This position works closely with Physicians and Physician Assistants. This position is a collaborative member of our health care team performing duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Christian mission and values of Crossings Community Clinic. (CCC or Clinic)

Typical Clinic hours are Monday thru Friday 8 am - 5 pm but actual days and hours of work are subject to Clinic needs or special events, which may require schedule flexibility including days and hours beyond or different from a typical work week. The hours worked are not to exceed 22 hours per week. This position is a part-time, at-will hourly employment position; occasional evenings/weekends.

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to Crossings Community Clinic Operations Manager and will work collaboratively and interact regularly with various vendors, CCC staff and volunteers across the various departments and ministries, and locations, as well with partners of the Clinic to accomplish the goals and mission of the Clinic.

Qualifications: 

• Bilingual in English/Spanish required
• Certified Medical Assistant or LPN preferred
• Knowledgeable of current clinical standards of care
• Has a ministry heart of compassion and adheres to our mission statement
• Ability to form and maintain vibrant relationships that point people to Jesus
• Is exceptionally good on the telephone with patients, volunteers and referral sources as a representative of Crossings Community Clinic
• Must be an organized self-starter possessing advanced computer skills including electronic health record documentation
• Must have a current CPR license 
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Can manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, with the ability to appropriately prioritize
• Spiritual gifts include, but may not be limited to a compassionate heart, administration, and serving

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for data input into electronic health records. Maintain client information in electronic medical record and other locations for medical documentation as needed
• Respond to outside requests for medical records in a timely fashion
• Assist in the day to day medical clinic activities, working closely with other clinic staff and volunteers to see that the clinic is functioning as a ministry with sensitivity and compassion for all we serve
• Works closely with the Physician Assistant and Physician to assure patient and volunteer providers’ clinical needs are being met
• Assist with patient flow from check-in to check-out
• Assures that the medical exam rooms are set up and ready for patient care on a daily basis
• Maintain confidentiality of patients as required by law
• Anticipate the needs of the providers and is proactive in helping them achieve timely patient visits in an effective manner; assist providers in exam rooms, relays information to the patients as instructed by providers or nurses. Assist providers with procedures as requested 
• Assist in training, encouraging and nurturing of medical volunteers as requested 
• Record phone calls and communicate to medical providers the needs of our patients and return calls to patients as requested 
• Assist with follow up of lab results and /or diagnostic test results as directed by providers 
• Perform basic procedures such as: EKGs, CLIA waived lab tests, room patients and take histories under the supervision of a licensed nurse or medical provider
• Practice good stewardship in utilizing clinic resources
• Purchase medical supplies when requested
• Become familiar with and follow all clinic policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining the highest possible clinic standards and professional ethics in accordance with the goals, Purpose Statement, and Core Values of Crossings Community Clinic
• Support the leadership of CCC, contributing to the spirit of unity among the staff and patients
• Represent the Clinic in civic and clinic-related efforts as approved

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish required

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Ability to meet the physical and work environmental demands of the job, and perform all essential job functions 
• Be able to stand for up to two hours, walk a quarter of a mile, and to lift and carry 15-25 pounds for 500 feet
• Possess a current unrestricted driver’s license
• Ability to travel between locations as needed or requested
• This is a safety sensitive position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility of his/her own safety and the safety of others including minors
• Drug free workplace
• Has the ability for a flexible schedule as some evenings and weekend hours may be required.
• Maintain a vibrant relationship with Christ through prayer, Bible study, regular worship attendance and Christian fellowship