What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Saban Community Clinic?
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At Saban we believe in the employee experience, and know you are the heart of our business! Work shouldnt consume your life, we believe in Work-Life-Balance and strive for flexibility through various company perks.
Benefits and Perks:
- Free Medical coverage options We cover all out of pocket expenses!
- Chiropractor/Acupuncture covered at 100% in-network
- HMO and PPO Dental coverage options
- Vision
- Weekend Shift Differential Pay
- 403(b) retirement plans with employer matching
- Generous paid time off including 1-Week Holiday closure for Christmas & New Years!
- Competitive Wages & Annual Merit Increase
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Setting up exam rooms prior to clinic sessions; ensuring all necessary supplies are stocked and available.
- Assisting doctors with examinations and other procedure s relating to direct patient care.
- Performing and recording information on patients vital signs, vision screening, audiometric screenings, spirometric tests, EKGs, and venipuncture.
- Providing information to patients relating to referrals, follow up appointments and test results.
- Conducting birth control and pregnancy counseling sessions for patients upon certified birth control training.
- Ability to utilize computer and computer programs for data entry (i2i, EHR, CAIR, etc).
- Monitors inventory of medical supplies.
- Obtains, collects and labels blood, urine and other specimens in accordance with regulations and patient policy; packages and sends specimens in the appropriate manner for transport to outside laboratories or storage.
- Performs and reads routine lab tests such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy, hemoglobin and strep tests; ensures proper preparation of laboratory specimens to be read by clinicians.
- Cleans/sterilizes all used equipment, disposes of all specimens and waste according to health and safety guidelines.
- Ensures all documentation regarding tests, specimens and supplies is completed and maintained in accordance with clinic procedures and requirements.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of a Certification for Medical Assistant from a California accredited school.
- Skills in performing venipuncture, audiometry and spirometry
- Ability/skill in conducting EKG tests
- Fluency in another language such as Spanish, Russian, Armenian or Korean preferred.
- Prior clinical experience in a health care setting in a similar community clinic environment preferred.
About Us:
The Saban Community Clinic was founded in 1967 on the principle that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. It is our mission provide affordable quality Whole Person Care to everyone regardless of income or immigration status in a caring environment. This includes medical, behavioral health and dental care.
Saban Community Clinic values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at Saban means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.
Our impact continues to grow. Come join our dynamic team to help build healthier communities and make a difference in our patient's lives!
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