Medical Assistant (MA) - FT

STGi is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to provide services at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

Job summary

The general duty of the Medical Assistant is to provide a wide variety of clinical and administrative medical care under the direction of the CBOC Clinic Manager, Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Provider and STGi Program Manager.

• Essential functions
• Works with the PACT team to check-in/check-out patients.
• Documents all pertinent information and completes the VISTA Clinical Reminder Program as outlined by the site-specific VAMC for compliance of the Performance Measures.
• Documents all pertinent patient information in their medical records and VISTA to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
• Assures patients are informed regarding their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed.
• Performs medication administration techniques per facility protocols, and state regulations, as prescribed by PACT Provider.
• Performs a range of medical assistant procedures, including dressing changes, suture removal, wound irrigation, ECGs, venipunctures, administer medication oral and intermuscular.
• Prepares patients for laboratory procedures and examinations by providing information and instructions, while assisting the Primary Care Provider and RN Care Manager upon request.
• Participates in all staff meetings and PACT huddles.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assists during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
• Sets up and operates therapeutic and emergency equipment, including monitor, EKG, oxygen, automatic electronic defibrillator (AED), and portable suction.
• Maintains universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Provides health educational materials and resources to patients and their families for informational purposes.
• Participates in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program between STGi, its Subcontractor(s), and the Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC).