What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Mattawa Community Medical Clinic?
Hourly Pay $16.66-DOE
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team at Mattawa Community Medical Clinic (MCMC). As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and support to our medical staff. You will be responsible for performing various clinical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations and patient satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Certificate or diploma in Medical Assisting or a related field
- Current CPR certification
- Knowledge of medical instruments and equipment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a medical clinic or hospital setting
- Certification of CNA or MA-C
- Bilingual in English and Spanish must
Responsibilities:
- Performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, draw blood, and assisting with medical procedures
- Collecting and processing specimens for laboratory testing
- Maintaining medical equipment and ensuring that it is properly sterilized
- Assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records
- Maintaining patient records and ensuring confidentiality
- Providing exceptional customer service to patients and their families
Skills:
As a Medical Assistant, you will utilize your skills in medical assisting, phlebotomy, and specimen processing on a daily basis. You will also need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and their families. Additionally, you will need to be proficient in using medical instruments and equipment, as well as have the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. Your experience with electronic medical records (EMR) software and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish will be highly valued.
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