What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Associate - Medical Assistant position at American Care Medical Centers?
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Company Benefits
- Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan;
- Paid time off per Company’s Policies;
- Paid holidays off per Company’s Policies;
- Health, dental, and life insurance per Company’s Policies;
- Colonial Life Voluntary/Supplemental Benefits; and
- Full access to American Care’s Premier Healthcare Plan.
Patient Care Associate Position Summary
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.
- Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests not offered at the medical center.
- Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
- Keys data into computer systems to maintain office and patient records.
Patient Care Associate Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED diploma.
- Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program is a plus
- One year clerical experience or medical office work post externship
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
