Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Community Clinic is a trusted regional healthcare system dedicated to delivering exceptional, whole-person care in a compassionate, professional, and welcoming environment. As we continue to grow across the region, we remain grounded in one belief: people matter. That includes our patients—and our team. Every employee plays a vital role in living out our promise: We care. You belong.

Job Summary

Community Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Women's Health & Pediatrics Clinic Siloam - Progress Ave. The Medical Assistant assists in patient care under the direction of the clinicians and Clinic Nurses, assisting in providing excellent primary health care to our patients. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday- Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains patient flow during clinic so as to assure prompt service for patients.
• Able and willing to cover lab tech responsibilities as directed.
• Obtains vital signs, measurements and laboratory tests accurately, as per protocol.
• Obtains chief complaint and reason for visit using excellent listening skills.
• Maintains exam room supplies and cleanliness for optimal efficiency.
• Assists as requested by provider in procedures and examinations within guidelines of certification and/or training.
• Translates written and verbal communication between patient and providers, nurses or ancillary staff, as requested by either the patient or staff and as skills allow.
• Adheres to applicable regulatory guidelines and laws, including but not limited to HIPAA/HITECH, CLIA, HRSA, NCQA PCMH and OSHA.

Skills

• Proficient spelling necessary.
• Ability to work and function independently and within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds.
• Proficient knowledge in computer software such as Microsoft Office Software.
• Able to perform proficiently on current practice management system and/or electronic medical records.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, or equivalent experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year(s) of clinical experience preferred.
• 1+ year(s) of medication administration experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Why Work at Community Clinic?

• Be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing access to health-care to everyone in your community!
• Excellent Benefits Package including:
  1. Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
  2. 403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck!)
  3. Paid Time Off and Holidays
  4. Employee Discounts for Care