<p>Make a difference with us! Beloit Area Community Health Center is a dedicated non-profit looking for passionate individuals to join our mission.</p> <p>Why work with us?</p> <ul> <li>Great Benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision/401K Plan/Life Insurance Offerings) </li><li>Generous PTO Plan </li><li>Excellent Work-Life Balance </li></ul> <p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>Provide assistance in the delivery of primary care and patient care management to ensure clinic operations. Works as part of medical team; performing proficient administrative duties and clinical tasks as needed.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Prepares patients of all ages for examination and treatment. </li><li>Take patient histories and vital signs. </li><li>Prepares examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments. </li><li>Gives injections that are in their scope of practice. </li><li>Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization. </li><li>Assists Providers in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals. </li><li>Review charts under direction of provider for next clinic day and obtains/places report results in charts. Makes list of anticipated needs for patient (i.e., health check, lab, vaccine). </li><li>May collect and process biological specimens for analysis and perform other lab tests. </li><li>Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments. </li><li>Ensures provider productivity by reviewing schedules throughout the day. Makes room for walk in patients when possible. </li><li>Maintains patient files, records and other information as required. </li><li>Maintains required logs for Health Center Grant Compliance to include lab logs, medication logs, pap logs, etc. Prepares and/or calls for prior authorization when necessary. </li><li>Attends required meetings and participate in committees as requested. </li><li>Maintains patient confidentiality. </li><li>Performs related work as required. </li><li>Assists in in-service trainings and orientation of new staff. </li><li>Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team. </li><li>Assists with Quality Control measures. </li><li>Actively participates and is accountable for duties assigned that support the Mission and Values of being certified as a Patient Centered Medical Home. </li><li>Follows all CHS policies, procedures, regulatory and legal requirements. </li><li>Complete required trainings on time. </li><li>MA Reds and Covid vaccines. </li><li>Prior Authorizations. </li><li>In basket, referrals and overdue images. </li><li>Complete MA competency checklist. </li><li>Late Night Schedule. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Ability and determination to efficiently carry out Community Health System, Inc. mission statement. </li><li>Working knowledge of the sociocultural factors associated with the community's use of social and health care services necessary. </li><li>Ability to relate well to residents of low-income, multi-cultural neighborhoods, recognizing their right to participate in health care planning and decision-making. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the public. </li><li>Ability to work under pressure and high stress, maintain personal composure, evaluate situations and act/react appropriately and use tact in dealing with visitors, patients and difficult situations. </li><li>Knowledge of organizational policy regulations and procedures to administer patient care. </li><li>Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. </li><li>Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. </li><li>Skills in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. </li><li>Ability to communicate clearly. </li><li>Knowledge of medical terminology. </li><li>Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care. </li><li>Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. </li><li>Skills in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed. </li><li>Skills in taking vital signs. </li><li>Skills in maintaining records and recording test results. </li><li>Ability to read and respond to emails in a timely fashion. </li><li>Ability to identify and maintain confidential/HIPPA information. </li><li>Ability to work independently as well as within a team setting. </li></ul> <p>Education/Licensure/Certification</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED required. </li><li>Maintains current Medical Assistant certification/registration preferred. </li><li>Bi-annual BLS Certification required </li></ul> <p>Related Work Experience</p> <ul> <li>1-2 years of experience, preferably in a medical office setting. </li><li>Bilingual Spanish, a plus. </li><li>Prior experience with individuals who have mental health or substance use disorders </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <ul> <li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. </li><li>Involves standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. </li><li>The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. </li></ul> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <ul> <li>While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to significant work pace/pressure. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. </li></ul> <p>DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job class. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.</p> <p>Community Health Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer</p>