Posted 3w ago

Medical Assistant I

@ OneWorld Community Health Centers
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Register patients, Prepare charts, Schedule appointments
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or GED; Medical Assistant diploma; BLS within 30 days; CMA within 3 months; English & Spanish proficiency; MS Office; EHR experience preferred; prior healthcare experience preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Record (EHR)
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Job Description

Multiple Full-time Positions | FT Bellevue Clinic | FT Teen & Young Adult Clinic (24th & I) | FT Medical Mobile Unit | One full-time position at the Quick Sick Clinic (30th & L) - Quick Sick applicants must have availability after 5 pm on weekdays and be available for weekend shifts. 





Job Duties



The Medical Assistant, under the direction of a provider, works as part of the medical team performing the clinical and clerical duties necessary to meet the goal of providing primary healthcare.  Duties include preparing patients for their visit, gathering information, registering patients, preparing medical charts, performing point-of-care testing and routine procedures, assisting providers with more complex procedures, making appointments when necessary, and answering the phone utilizing excellent customer service skills.





  • Facilitates communication between the patient and the clinic.  Contacts and confirms patient appointments prior to the scheduled appointment.  Schedules appointments as needed.




  • Ensures smooth patient flow throughout clinic by reviewing the schedule every day, pulling and preparing medical charts, and greeting patients upon arrival.




  • Prepares patients for their visit by distributing the appropriate health questionnaire, obtaining medical and/or social history, and checking all vital signs and measurements as needed.




  • Records charges in the electronic health record as needed.




  • Performs point-of-care testing as required per patient visit (rapid strep, lead, hct, pregnancy test, blood sugar, HA1C, etc.)




  • Performs routine procedures as required per patient visit (EKG’s, ear lavage, peak flow, vision screening, audiogram, tympanogram, etc.)




  • Assists providers with routine and complex procedures (pap smears, IUD placements, colposcopy, NST’s, minor surgeries, etc.)





The tasks outlined above are intended to provide a general overview of the role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or job functions. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the business, and responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization. 





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