COVID Support Specialist Medical Assistant
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: COVID SUPPORT SPECIALIST MEDICAL ASSISTANT
SUPERVISED BY: OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT SUPERVISOR
STATUS: HOURLY, FULL TIME
VIA CARE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has been developed to assist clients with performing on-site and off-site medical testing specifically for COVID-19 as a means of prevention of spread. COVID Support Specialist Medical Assistant will use their medical experience and skills to perform onsite testing for COVID-19 and clinical related administrative tasks for Via Care.
Put on and remove personal protective equipment (PPE)
Enter Patient data in EMR (e Clinical Works)
Monitor inventory tests and supplies
Conduct COVID test (PCR and/or Serology)
Participate in COVID-Task force meetings and training
Setup, and breakdown the equipment for events, sample collection handling, and repack the equipment at the end of the event.
Able to label, collect, and process patient specimen to ensure accurate test results
Completes pre-visit planning
Assist clients in completing the medical history and medical program intake forms, and/or consents, ensuring that the patient understands when obtaining a patient signature
Perform all duties within HIPAA regulations.
Liaise between medical departments and offsite organizations with discretion and professionalism
Adhere to policy and procedures during all activates.
Complete accurate documentation of patient visits.
Assists clinicians with medical examinations as needed.
Assist when needed to set up Quest lab specemin pick up
Assist when needed to transport specimens back to appropriate clinic for pick up
Arrive early to set up testing event
Conducts only work-related conversations when clients are waiting for service.
Ensure that people waiting for testing maintain social distancing in an orderly manner
Inventory and ordering of medical supplies
All other duties assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS