Medical Assistant

Job Description

Finger Lakes Community Health uses BambooHR for the hiring and onboarding of our staff. All communications for recruitment will come directly from BambooHR ([email protected]) and may appear as spam.

This position is shared with our Ovid Community Health location. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel between sites.

About Finger Lakes Community Health:

Finger Lakes Community Health (FLCH) was founded in 1989 with an original mission of serving the region's agricultural workers by linking individuals to area resources and providing essential health services. In 2009 the organization expanded to become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving patients of all incomes, ethnicities and walks of life. Over the last decade, FLCH has grown to provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services to over 28,000 patients at eight health centers. With over 200 employees we strive to provide high-quality and innovative health care services to the Finger Lakes Region.

Benefits Offered:

Monday through Friday schedule, closed all major holidays

Medical insurance with a 90% employer contribution

Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

Safe Harbor 3% 401k contribution

Robust PTO offerings 

Education reimbursement 

Job Summary:  

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing the initial screening of patients through the collection of vitals and health history during the rooming process. This position ensures the clinical team has the patient information needed to promote the delivery of primary and preventative health care.

Main Responsibilities:

Clinical Floor Operations 

Prepare clinical area for building opening or closing in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health hours of operation 

Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and clinical areas according to clinical infection control procedures 

Restock rooms with medical supplies 

Assess inventory and place order for medical supplies  

Perform Quality Control measures including but not limited to: 

Monthly control testing 

Equipment inspections 

Attend morning huddle meeting with patient care team to address patient concerns 

Review patient information during pre-visit planning to ensure appointments are appropriately scheduled and needed information has been received 

Clinical Services  

Obtain patient vitals and history during patient rooming process 

Notify nurse or provider of abnormal findings during patient rooming process
 

Assist with minor procedures and exams as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practice 

Perform patient screenings as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practice 

Complete phlebotomy and lab collection and handling as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practice  

Inform patients or designated persons of physician orders, changes in care plan, test results, etc. as outlined in NYS clinical scope of practice 

Medical Record Maintenance 

Scan clinical documents from patient or clinical staff into patient chart 

Chart services in patient record including but not limited to: 

Referrals, screenings, lab orders/results, patient history, vitals

Address telephone encounters, actions, and referrals in the electronic health record system in accordance with Finger Lakes Community Health policies and procedures  

Education and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent 

CPR Certification Required 

Prior experience a plus, but not required

The ability to work flexible hours -- some evenings are required 

The ability to communicate fluently in Spanish and English preferred, but not required

A valid New York State driver’s license in compliance with FLCH drivers’ policy

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to hear and communicate with clients and staff via phone, web media, and in person.

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

Must be able to kneel, crawl, or bend into awkward spaces

OSHA Level 1