Certified Medical Assistant (Northern)

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Non-Exempt

Up to $22.00hr

Job Summary:
Responsible for providing direct patient care to medical and/or behavioral health patients by performing the duties identified in the CMA’s Scope of Practice, to include administration of vaccines and medications. The Certified Medical Assistant plays a key role in the Physicians’ practice and provides the assistance necessary to ensure all patients.

Core Competencies:

• Bilingual English/Spanish (PREFERRED)
• Demonstrate courtesy and respect
• Must have excellent phone etiquette
• Must possess excellent time management skills 
• High attention to detail with high degree of organization
• Must be a self-initiating and possess the ability to communicate to a variety of staff members
• Must exercise and practice excellent judgment
• Must be able to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to handle patient complaints with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent math skills
• Ability to work in compliance with Medical Assistants Scope of Practice as required by LCDF

Job Requirements:

• Current CPR and phlebotomy certifications required
• Must have a current and unrestricted medical assistant (CMA) certification
• Valid NM or Texas driver’s license and up to date automobile insurance

Benefits:

• Health Insurance - PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)
• Education Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement

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