Certified Medical Assistant - Centennial - (17-03)

Job Opportunity At La Clinica De FamiliaLa 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-ExemptUp to $22.00Job 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 respectMust have excellent phone etiquetteMust possess excellent time management skillsHigh attention to detail with high degree of organizationMust be a self-initiating and possess the ability to communicate to a variety of staff membersMust exercise and practice excellent judgmentMust be able to work well under pressure and with minimal supervisionMust be computer literateAbility to handle patient complaints with tact and diplomacyAbility to maintain high degree of confidentialityExcellent critical thinking and analytical skillsExcellent math skillsAbility to work in compliance with Medical Assistants Scope of Practice as required by LCDFJob Requirements:Current CPR and phlebotomy certifications requiredMust have a current and unrestricted medical assistant (CMA) certificationValid NM or Texas driver's license and up to date automobile insuranceBenefits: • 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