What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant- Tuesday to Saturday position at Neighborhood Family Practice?
Neighborhood Family Practice is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality, affordable healthcare to diverse, underserved communities. Our mission is to deliver equitable and accessible care, empowering everyone on their path to better health.
Our Benefits include:
- National Health Service Corps Scholarships and Loan Repayment
- CME, CEU Reimbursement and Tuition Assistance Programs
- Comprehensive Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance within first 30 days of Full-Time Employment
- Paid Holidays off
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- And more!
Schedule and Hours: Tuesday to Friday vary by location, Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wages: $18 to $21, based on experience and weekend commitment
NFP offers an opportunity to provide meaningful care to underserved and marginalized patients in a Community Health setting, contributing to personal and professional satisfaction.
Essential Duties:
- Obtain and document vital signs during patient encounters, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and pain level.
- Establish reason for patient visit and chief compliant. Review medication list, allergies, pharmacy, and immunization record. Maintain patient flow to ensure timely visits with providers.
- Follow up on provider requests post-exam, including dressing wounds, ear irrigations, blood pressure, administration of immunizations if applicable.
- Routine maintenance of clinical equipment, including cleaning, sanitizing, and stocking examination rooms, medical supplies inventory.
- Other duties as assigned
NFP is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or any other basis protected by Federal, State, or Local Law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow individuals with disabilities to complete the essential duties of the position.
- Completion of Medical Assistant Training Program
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant certification, OR ability to obtain within 12 months of employment
- Current BLS certification
- Experience in Community Health setting preferred
- Able to establish trust, demonstrate empathy and respect, and maintain effective relationships with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to speak second language fluently strongly preferred.
Salary : $18 - $21
