<p>Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!</p> <p>Hourly Range</p> <p>27.74</p> <p>Overview In 1971, Yale University became one of the first universities in the U.S. to provide healthcare services to its faculty, staff, and students. Today, Yale Health, a not-for-profit organization, serves more than 49,000 members of the Yale community and their families with more than 150 board-certified healthcare providers. Most care and services are provided in our state-of-the-art, facility, with modern exam rooms, an Acute Care, an inpatient facility, a diagnostic imaging suite, and a full-service retail pharmacy. We are currently seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join the department of Dermatology. The Medical Assistant will work as a member of the Yale Health Dermatology/Specialty Care team by providing seamless, coordinated and compassionate care at each patient encounter. They will provide care to patients as directed by nursing and clinical staff; assist the clinician with the daily operations of clinic; maintain a comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patient care; prepare exam rooms; select and lay out medical supplies; maintain medical equipment in good working order; prepare patients for examinations; measure and record vital signs; collect pertinent data relevant to the patient visit; provide routine information related to medical treatments and procedures; prepares for the day/same-day clinic by doing chart prep, electronic medical record (EMR) review for results and anticipate data patient/clinician needs for visit; access the EMR as appropriate; response to task and messages directed to medical assistance staff in a timely manner; record and report patient information; order and maintain inventory of medical supplies for the department; restock exam rooms.; maintain dirty and clean utility areas; perform point of care testing/CLIA testing for patient encounters including, but not limited to: ECGs, PVRs, Hba1c, urine, and HCG; perform clerical functions and provide assistance to clinicians and nursing staff in support of critical activities (i.e. scheduling/rescheduling appointments; participates in the daily weekly and monthly department QI activities; handle/process specimens according to organization/department policy and procedure; assist clinician with sterile and clean procedures; setup, assist and cleanup of procedures. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Demonstrated ability as a medical assistant in a hospital or outpatient setting. Proficiency in all Point of Care Testing (POCT) including CLIA-waived testing. Demonstrated proficiency properly labeling and handling of specimens. 2. Demonstrated ability to perform in stressful situations. Flexibility and willingness to move easily between tasks. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive, respectful relationships with co-workers and a diverse population. 3. Well-developed critical thinking skills and the demonstrated ability to use sound independent judgment. 4. Proficiency in the use of an EMR or clinical scheduling system. 5. Ability to be reliable and dependable in attendance and punctuality, as confirmed by references. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Demonstrated experience with set-up and assisting with minor surgical procedures using sterile technique; previous demonstrated experience as a medical assistant in an outpatient setting. Proficiency in Epic.</p> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>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. </li></ol> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.</p> <p>Health Requirements</p> <p>This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>The hiring rate of a role is determined in accordance with the provisions outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreement.</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.</p> <p>The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.</p> <p>Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).</p> <p>Note</p> <p>Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.</p>