Medical Assistant I - Women's Health

Company Overview: Hamilton Health Center, established in 1969, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Harrisburg, PA. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare and related social services that promote access, treatment, education, and prevention for Central Pennsylvania's residents, regardless of their health, economic, or insurance status.
Our Vision: Our vision is a healthy community where every member, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance status, receives comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. We've remained dedicated to this vision for over 50 years.
Essential Functions:

• Review provider's schedule and compile patient list for team huddle.
• Review Electronic Medical Record (EMR) using appropriate templates for patient preparation.
• Check and notify providers of lab/diagnostic test results; obtain missing results if necessary.
• Gather information for patients with recent ER visits, hospitalizations, or specialist visits to ensure continuity of care.
• Identify needs of patients with chronic conditions and facilitate care coordination or additional HHC services.
• Capture accurate medical history, vital signs, and document chief complaints in EMR.
• Assist with routine or specialized procedures under provider's direction, ensuring quality patient care.
• Aid in medical examinations as directed by the provider.
• Support patients in setting and monitoring goals, providing necessary information, and directing them to care coordinators or HHC services.
• Track and communicate test results to relevant parties.
• Assist with nurse scheduling, adapt to daily schedule changes, and support team members when required.
• Maintain cleanliness of rooms and reusable medical equipment following proper protocols.
• Ensure adequate stock of medical supplies in exam rooms, adhering to storage and safety measures outlined by department and nursing leadership.
• Practice safety, environmental, and infection control measures per protocol.
• Maintain patient confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations and comply with OSHA, DOH, and Joint Commission standards.
• Assist student employees as directed by management.
• Familiarity with Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) principles to advise patients on available services at HHC.
• Adherence to Hamilton Health Center policies including clinical, employee, and compliance policies.
• Perform other assigned job-related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Healthcare Knowledge: A fundamental understanding of healthcare services and basic medical terminology.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in basic data entry computer skills.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Team Player: An industrious and cooperative nature to foster harmonious working relationships with clinic management, physicians, clinicians, and the public.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active CPR/First Aid certification
• One (1) year of working experience in medical or physician office setting.
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission regulations
• Bi-lingual in Spanish, Nepali, French

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Hamilton Health Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.