As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.
Summary
Under general supervision, assists provider and staff members in providing optimal ambulatory health care to patients, stocks and maintains exam and team rooms; assists with clinical and clerical duties. Work involves direct patient contact and is performed in accordance with prescribed methods, techniques, and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Checks patients’ medical records for pertinent data
- Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares for the provider by obtaining initial information and vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, height, weights, BMI and head circumference as specified by program).
- Documents chief complaints of patients and notifies the nurse/provider of unusual symptoms or complaints.
- Assists in telephone follow-up with the patient as directed by the program.
- Under the direction of the provider and/or nurse, assists with basic patient health education.
- Inspects exam rooms for cleanliness and equipment condition.
Required Education & Skills
- Requires High School Diploma or GED.
- One year of experience preferred.
- Medical assistant certification or registration required.
- If not certified upon hire, the medical assistant must receive certification or registration as noted above within ninety (90) days of hire date. If proof of this certification or registration is not received within 90 days of hire, employee will be terminated.
- Successful completion of LCHD/CHC competencies within 6 months of hire.
- Ability to work on weekends, holidays and overtime if necessary.
- Candidates who have completed a 160-hour externship with the LCHD/CHC will have the one-year experience requirement waived.