Medical Assistant 6875 in Winchester

Career Opportunities with Meridian Services Corporation. A great place to work. Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!

You are the dynamic, passionate Medical Assistant we are looking for. Your expertise and professionalism is what our patients need at our Primary Care office located at our behavioral health facility. You will be integral in providing professional medical care as a Medical Assistant to children and adults. Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!

• Assist patients with flow through the clinic and escort patients to exam rooms.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for provider assessment.
• Prepare exam rooms and instruments for examination and testing, and maintain appropriate inventory of supplies in all exam areas.
• Sterilize instruments as assigned.
• Screen telephone calls for referral to interpret lab results, give advice etc.
• Ensure that lab reports, x-rays and other information are in patient records.
• Assist providers with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed.
• Remain in exam room with provider during patient exams as requested or assigned.
• Follow infection control guidelines and ensure adherence to OSHA and CLIA protocols due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Perform daily controls on equipment and maintain records/logs in accordance with regulations and protocol.
• Prepare medications.
• Maintain CPR certification and licensure requirements.
• Complete weekly task assignments.
• Accurately triage walk-in patients and call-ins.
• Stock supplies in medical rooms prior to all shifts.
• Check expiration dates on all pharmacy and other stored products.
• Adhere to scheduling assignments.
• Attend required meetings, in-services, and participate in committees as requested.
• Perform other duties and activities, as per credentialed and proven skill level or incidental to the work and responsibilities of this position.
• Use additional forms of telehealth to assist provider.
• Provide health screening (PHQ9, Edinburgh Scale, and GAD-7) as needed to direct patients to needed medical care.

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification through the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred.
• Six months to a year of work experience, preferably in clinic setting also preferred.

• Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health.
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• 401k with Company match.
• Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education.
• Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs.
• Merit based pay compensation plans.
• Work-life harmony.

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.