"Medical Assistant, Acute Care"

Overview

In 1971, Yale University began a unique and historic experiment in providing health services to its faculty, staff and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on campus. Now, over 50 years later, Yale Health has more than 49,000 members including students, staff, faculty and their families who come from every state in the country and almost every country in the world. Yale Health has been continuously accredited by the Joint Commission since 2005 and is the proud recipient of Connecticut's Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Innovation.

Our state-of-the-art facility at 55 Lock Street, is where our members receive most of their care. it is a 144,000 square foot medical facility with over 90 exam rooms, an Acute Care Department, a 15-bed inpatient facility, a diagnostic imaging suite and a full-service retail pharmacy. It houses our 150+ providers, including 111 primary and consulting physicians.

We are currently seeking an experienced medical assistant to join the department of Acute Care. The department provides care in a patient-centered environment and is a busy department at Yale Health. The Medical Assistant will provide care to patients as part of a collaborative and supportive team. They will prepare patients for examinations, provide routing information related to medical treatments and procedures, measure and record vital signs, collect and label specimens, perform all CLIA-waived/POCT testing; assist clinical staff with procedures, treatments and exams, maintain exam rooms, monitor supplies, stock and equipment; as well as administrative tasks associated with patient encounters.

Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hrs, variable schedule Sunday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays/recess periods may also be required.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Experience as a medical assistant in an acute care / urgent care setting.
2. Proficiency in Point of Care Testing (POCT) including CLIA-waived testing.
3. Demonstrated ability to perform in stressful situations. Flexibility and willingness to move easily between tasks.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive, respectful relationships with co-workers and a diverse population.
5. Well-developed critical thinking skills and the ability to use sound independent judgment.
6. Proficiency in the use of an EMR or clinical scheduling system.
7. Excellent attendance, punctuality and reliability, as attested by references.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Experience with set-up and assisting with minor surgical procedures using sterile technique; previous experience as a medical assistant in an Acute Care setting; proficiency in Epic.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Maintains comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean environment.
2. Prepares patients for examinations. Provides routine information related to medical treatments and procedures.
3. Measures and records vital signs. Collects specimens. Prepares examining rooms. Selects and lays out medical supplies.
4. Maintains medical equipment. Records and reports patient information. Retrieves laboratory test results and patient files.
5. Escorts patients and visitors. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies.
6. Performs clerical functions related to medical activities.

Required Education and Experience

Two years of related work experience and a high school level education; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or American Registry of Medical Assistants (or ability to get certification/registration within 90 days of employment).