Bargaining Unit: L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)
Time Type: Full time
Duration Type: Regular
Compensation Grade: Labor Grade C
Work Location: Central Campus
Worksite Address: 55 Lock Street, New Haven, CT 06511
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Searchable Job Family: Clinical, University Health
Total # of hours to be worked: 37.5

Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard)

Full-time, 37.5 hours, generally scheduled M-F, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays/recess periods.

Position Focus:

The OB/GYN Department at Yale Health provides comprehensive women's health services to the University's faculty, students, staff and their dependents. Our OB practice covers early 400 deliveries per year at Yale New Haven Hospital. We provide patient-centered, culturally sensitive care to a diverse membership. Our goal is improving the health and well-being of the entire Yale Community. Yale Health has been continuously accredited by the Joint Commission since 2005. We are currently seeking an experience medical assistant to join the OB/GYN Team.

The Medical Assistant will provide care to patients as part of a collaborative and supportive team. They will prepare patients for examinations, provide routine information related to medical treatments and procedures, measure and record vital signs, collect and label specimens, perform all CLIA-waived/POCT testing; assist clinical staff with procedures, treatments and exams, maintain exam rooms, monitor supplies, stock and equipment; retrieve, process and document activities related to lab and diagnostic test results and perform clerical functions which may include telephone reception.

Essential Duties

1. 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.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Proficiency in Point of Care Testing (POCT) including CLIA waived testing. Demonstrated phlebotomy skills and ability to properly label and handle specimens.

Required Skill/Ability 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.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Well-developed critical thinking skills and the ability to use sound independent judgment.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Proficiency in the use of an EMR or clinical scheduling system.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Excellent attendance, punctuality and reliability, as attested by references.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Experience with set-up and assisting with minor surgical procedures using sterile technique; previous experience as a medical assistant in an OB/GYN or women's health setting; proficiency in Epic.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or American Registry of Medical Assistants (or ability to get certification/registration within 90 days of employment).

Weekend Hours Required?

No

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

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. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Posting Disclaimer

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 particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.

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