General Clinic Medical Assistant- Bilingual - HEALTH

Department:  HEALTH

Pay:  $18.23 per hour. 

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-5:30pm, Friday 8:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm 

The General Clinic Bilingual Medical Assistant (MA) supports the Sedgwick County Health Department by assisting the advanced practice clinician in providing direct patient care to clients of the Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infection, Early Detection Works, and Refugee Health Programs. This position supports the SCHD mission by assisting the advanced practice provider to promote wellness, provide education, and perform testing to stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. This position is designated to provide Spanish interpretation to Spanish-speaking clients as needed. The employee in this position will provide support during public health emergencies.

Patient Care

• Provide direct patient care to assigned percentage of encounters based on staffing availability
• Schedule screening and diagnostic tests based on medical protocols and advanced practice provider orders
• Administer and prepare appropriate pharmacologic agents under provider orders
• Maintain HIPAA and patient confidentiality

Documentation

• Complete required program data collection forms (DAISEY/ HIV) by the end of business day
• Obtain, review, and document accurate clients’ medical/health history, consent(s), vital signs, lab specimen(s) and other required information in appropriate forms and electronic medical record per program policy and protocol
• Respond timely to internal/external customers’ questions or inquiries
• Perform monthly chart audit and timely correction of identified errors
• Maintain assigned databases and perform other administrative tasks in a timely manner

Education and Outreach

• Maintain current license and/or certification, including tracking and completing continuing education
• Completes program specific training
• Participate in outreach opportunities and team and department meetings as scheduled

Minimum Qualifications: Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program/school. Successfully completed the medical assistant board certification exam. Certified by American Medical Technologists or American Association of Medical Assistants, current provider card in Basic Life Support. Must complete Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100 and 700 within 30 days of employment. Must pass English/Spanish fluency testing with a score of 85% for fluency and 70% for office grammar and spelling.

Preferred Qualifications: One year experience as a medical assistant.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.