Medical Assistant I

Medical AssistantMedical Assistants are part of our clinical care team. Working in close partnership with a provider(s) of our busy Department, the medical assistant assists and directs care of patients in a practice. Their primary function is to manage efficient patient flow and to be available to assist providers as needed. The Medical Assistant is responsible for various non-skilled nursing tasks, for the maintenance and control of non-pharmaceutical supplies and equipment, and for assigned support activities. The Medical Assistant assumes a range of patient care responsibilities dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of assigned patients ages 0 months to greater than 100 years. Prepares for assigned clinics and ensures all test results and instruments are available per department protocol. Be available to assist with their assigned providers. Communicates with them throughout the session. Excellent opportunity for career ladder growth!Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Vital signs.Pulse oximetry.Use of 02 equipment.Obtaining EKG's.Laboratory studies such as glucometer, urine dip stick urinalysis and others as requested.Cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization.Follows procedure for operation of autoclave and properly documents each load.Qualifications and requirements:HS Diploma/GED and a graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program.One year of Medical Assisting experience strongly preferred.One year of Customer Service experience.Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.Computer literacy.Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).Pay: $22.00 an hour and up to $33.00 an hour based on experience.EEO & Accommodation Statement:NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your requestFederal Trade Commission Statement: According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps." Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.E-Verify Program Participation Statement:NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.