CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Description

WE ARE NOT JUST LOOKING FOR JOB SEEKERS, BUT RATHER CHANGEMAKERS!

IF YOU’RE A ROCKSTAR LOOKING TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY AND BE OUR NEXT HEALTHCARE HERO, JOIN ACCESSHEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER!!!

AccessHealth is a private, not-for-profit community health center established in the community in 1975. We are dedicated to excellence in providing integrated health care services to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A TALENTED: Certified Medical Assistant

SCHEDULE:

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (may work before 8am or after 5pm)                                   
• Optional Saturdays (8a – 12p) / Weekend availability

PAY RANGE:

• $18.50- $19.50/hr

BENEFITS:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Human Metric
• Trauma Informed Care Program
• Competitive Pay 
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing assistance to LVN, RN or provider with normal routine of the clinic activities. Required to follow universal precautions at all times. May be assigned to any location of AccessHealth facilities. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Directs patients to the available exam room.

2.      Records patients' chief complaints regarding the reason for the clinic visit.

3.      Obtains and records vital signs.

4.      Maintain accurate and confidential records.

5.      Assists providers with examination and treatments as directed. Performs waived lab test and/or assists with procedures as directed by provider.

6.      May assist with translation as needed. This includes verbal and written.

7.      Obtains needed supplies and “shared” equipment as requested by provider.

8.      Ensures rooms are stocked and prepared for patient visit.  Assist with maintaining and ordering medical supplies as assigned.

9.      Discharges patients and provides patients with information as defined by the provider. Schedule appointments as directed.

10.    Performs phlebotomy duties as required by clinic site or as necessary.

11.    Ensures all areas of the clinic are clean and orderly.

12.    Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities as assigned.

13.    Participates in the cleaning, packaging, and autoclaving of instruments as assigned. Complete required documentation.

14.    Prepares reminder cards.

15.    Comply with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS

1.      Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

2.      Certification credentials for Medical Assistant.

3.      High school diploma or GED.

4.      Certification in Phlebotomy preferred, but not required.  

5.      One year work experience, preferably in the health field.

6.      Bilingual ability preferred, but not required.         

7.      Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1.      High ethical standards.

2.      Well-organized and self-directed.

3.      Team player.

4.      Ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization.

5.      Excellent communication skills.

6.      Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

7.      Consumer advocate for quality health care and services.

8.      Ability to handle multiple projects.

9.      Ability to operate computer, copier, fax, and 10-key machine.

Come Join Team AccessHealth and Grow With Us!

Salary : $19 - $20