Medical Assistant (Bilingual)

Medical Assistant

CentroMed is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides healthcare for all populations is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, CentroMed has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service to our community.

Founded in 1971 by CEO and President Ernesto Gomez, PHD, CentroMed has grown from a community based program focused on providing culturally competent care for underserved populations, to a network of high quality healthcare clinics across San Antonio and New Braunfels providing full- service health and dental care to all populations, regardless of income limitations.

We are a mission focused organization that wants to be the heart of our communities. We invite you to visit CentroMed and discover how we can be your medical home.

We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

RESPECT: We treat all persons with dignity and compassion

INTEGRITY: We build trust through honesty, word and deed

EXCELLENCE: We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care

AFFORDABILITY: We manage resources to provide affordable health care

TEAMWORK: We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & life insurance, retirement plans 403(B)- company match contributions, basic life insurance, short & long-term disability, flexible spending account (FSA), wellness employee assistance (EAP), travel reimbursement, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work life balance, innovation, & teamwork.

Job Summary: We are searching for our next SUPER STAR! As a Medical Assistant you will assist the physician with physical examinations and carry out nursing treatments and procedures according to Physician's documented orders. The Medical Assistant must be well-versed in departmental policies and standards in order to efficiently perform assignments. The Medical Assistant must be able to maintain good public and working relationships and be familiar with community health and social services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Intake – takes patient history, vital signs, symptoms and conditions and documents such in the medical record.
• Administers patient immunizations following clinical protocols and provider's instructions.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the provider.
• Checks the treatment room for properly functioning equipment and stocks supplies.
• Maintains lab duties to include, but not limited to: daily quality checks and documentation in log books, specimen processing including related result documentation and Provider notification of abnormals, daily cleaning and disinfection of lab and equipment in accordance with infection control guidelines, submits QC and patient testing logs monthly.
• Travels to other Centro Del Barrio sites in carrying out duties.
• Checks the treatment room for properly functioning equipment and stocks supplies
• Assists the provider in specialized examinations and treatments/procedures as directed.
• Keeps and maintains the inventory for the supply room and assists the LVN Nurse Supervisor in other duties.
• Performs venipuncture as ordered by provider.
• Abide by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
• Abide by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
• Abide by all safety policies as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
• Demonstrate competence with all patients.
• Participate in the agency's Quality Improvement Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

The above description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous bases. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of Medical Assisting Program.

Experience: 1 year experience in a clinic or hospital setting preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally

CentroMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.