What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at East Valley Community Health Center, Inc?
Founded in 1970, East Valley Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) who's services include providing personalized, affordable, high-quality medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care through a community-based network within the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Communities. Our staff practices patient-centered care by serving each patient with a personalized care plan that meets their individual needs. Our patients have access to support services that include, nutrition, health education, case management, pharmacy, lab, and x-ray at our health center locations. East Valley serves the health care needs of uninsured and underserved individuals and families throughout our 8 health center locations.
Our mission is to provide access to excellent health care while engaging and empowering our patients, employees, and partners to improve their well-being and the health of our communities.
- Responsible for patient’s vitals including blood pressure, weight, height, temperature, pulse and history of present illness.
- Documents chief complaints as stated by patient.
- Provides immunizations, draws blood, perform hematocrit and other basic test when requested by clinicians.
- Calls in medication to pharmacy and administers medication as ordered by medical providers.
- Receives related telephone calls and triages appropriately, including managing patient messages per protocol or medical provider instructions.
- Reviews all forms to insure that charts are completed after each patient visit.
- Responsible for providing final instruction and patient education as directed by medical provider.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Medical Assistant Certificate and CPR card
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Please apply to this position with your current resume.
Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.
EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
