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PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Internal Medicine Medical Assistant in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Come join our team! We are hiring! We are currently hiring a Medical Assistant in Milwaukee, WI. This is a full-time position that does not require working late nights, weekends, or holidays. Why Progressive Community Health Centers? Founded in 1999, Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our agency\'s mission to improve the health and quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent services that address identified needs. We provide high quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a majority of who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered philosophy and provide range of services that include family medicine, internal medicine, women\'s health, urgent care, dental, radiology and integrated behavioral health. We also offer supportive services such as case management, health education and benefits enrollment. Summary Under the direction of the Clinic Supervisor, assists medical staff in examination and treatment of patients. Maintains exam and treatment rooms, operates medical equipment, and gives injections and/or treatments. Responsibilities Maintain supply and inventory for exam room, in accordance with clinic and OSHA requirements. Review patient charts for completeness, as well as order processing, for referrals, lab, x-ray, etc. Inform scheduled patients of any delays due to physician\'s lateness, emergencies, schedule backup, etc. Log patient information in respective data banks (i.e. State Immunization Tracking System). Responsibly upkeeps and maintains patient care areas. Stocks supplies. Keeps Medical Assistant work area clean and tidy. Anticipates need for assessment and monitoring of patients prior to and during examination, treatment, emergency, acute illness or procedure. Prepares and assists patient for examination/treatment/procedure by medical staff. Greets, assesses and interviews patient. Obtains past medical and surgical history. Family history, social history and complete set of vital signs. Reviews current medications, allergy history, chief complaint and brief interrogation of complaint. Acts as liaison between doctor and patient. Participates in training and skill development of new personnel. Floats to other areas as needed. Maintains patient confidentiality. KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS Knowledge of injection levels and procedures, for both children and adults. Knowledge of universal precautions and blood bourne pathogens. Ability to document clearly, patient vital signs and chief complaint, as well as pay close attention to charting detail. Ability to relate well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Ability to manage patient flow in a fast... For full info follow application link. EEO/Disability/Veteran employer. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/52FF60B75E7D4724

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