Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantWe are looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. Your job will be to provide welcoming care to our patients.We offer:$21 to $28.50 per hr.Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 5:30 pmComprehensive Benefits Package includes:Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels) Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits$25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)Low deductibles and co-insuranceFree provider visits and services at all Salud facilitiesPreferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmaciesDental PPO plan Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental FacilitiesVisionGenerous vacation accrual10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per yearDefined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible.403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings.Flexible Spending AccountsBasic Life and AD&DSupplemental Life and AD&DShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityAccident & Critical Illness InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramOur Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve.About our Clinic:Our medical practice is quite lively. A Salud Medical Assistant treats our patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being while instilling a fun and vibrant atmosphere bringing smiles to all who enter our doors. A positive attitude toward modern medicine brings joy to the healing journey.A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant with Salud:As a Medical Assistant, your genuine spirit of caring welcomes patients as the first step in treatment prior to seeing the Doctor, NP, or PA. You will determine the nature of the patient's visit and obtain vitals. Your thorough and concise chart documentation will provide clear necessary communication. You will maintain a clean and organized environment for both patients and staff.QualificationsWhat you need to be qualified for this job:The ability to work with people from all walks of life and to meet them in their place of needCurrent Medical Assistant CertificateA Medical Assistant not certified/registered upon hire is required to complete the Medical Assistant certification/registration testing within 3 months of hire. If an employee does not pass, they will be given an additional 3 months to retake the test.All Medical Assistants must be certified within 6 months of hire, and certification must be maintained throughout employment.Medical Assistants without any formal Medical Assistant training are required to have a current Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant.Please Note: This position REQUIRES a Medical Assistant (MA) Certification. A CNA certification is NOT equivalent to a Medical Assistant certification and cannot be accepted for this position.Education:High school diploma or equivalent requiredSuccessful completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program, a minimum of 6 months in length, preferred.Experience:Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not requiredBilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred