Looking for someone to assist patients to understand recommendations given by their health care providers; performs patient care functions; answers and screens medical calls; posts patient’s information to medical records and provides support in planning continuity of treatment plus some general front and back office duties.

8/Hr. Shifts (24/7 coverage needed)

Qualifications

Ability to proficiently perform all required and requested job duties of a Medical Office Assistant.
Work effectively and efficiently with others.
Follow oral and written directions with great morale.
Mature judgement, discretion, and confidentiality are mandatory.
Position requires professionalism, an uplifting personality, pleasant and effective representation of the corporation with office etiquette.
Possess knowledge of Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) guidelines, Immunizations Schedule and AAP periodicity table.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Pre Employment

Must pass a drug test.
Must be able to provide proof of the following vaccinations: COVID-19 and booster, Hepatitis B, MMR, and TDAP.
Must provide proof of a recent TB test.
First Aid/BLS certification required.

Education

Diploma.
Accredited Medical Assistance Certification is required.
First Aid/BLS certification required.
Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant (MA) reports administratively to the Clinics Administrator.
Must possess the ability to perform necessary duties under the direction of the Medical Providers and/or Registered Nurse (R.N.) in examination and treatment of patients.
Provides clinical services such as drawing blood, giving injections, administering TB skin tests, immunization, and obtaining certain laboratory specimens specifically prescribed medication under the supervision of the medical provider and/or R.N.
Prepares patients for doctors’ examination, positions instruments, and assists the physician.
Gets patients' medical history and checks vital signs.
Schedules any necessary appointments and keeps x-ray and medical records.
Attends ongoing training in using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
Reviews patient surveys and incorporates any necessary improvement plans to reach required thresholds.
LEAD Medical Assistants will be required to participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) and Quality Measures (QM) meetings.

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Medical Assistant MA