Medical Assistant Float

Medical Assistant Float

TCC Family Health, founded in 1939, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), provides comprehensive, high quality health care and wellness services to those of all ages in the under resourced and underserved need in the greater Long Beach community. TCC is now a vibrant network of 14 clinic sites, including three school-based health centers, and one mobile medical clinic. Last year TCC served almost 40,000 patients through 175,000 medical, behavioral health, dental, optometry and wellness visits.

TCC is seeking mission driven individuals who deeply care about the communities we serve and want to join a creative, committed organization to address not only medical needs, but also social, emotional and economic barriers to contribute to improve health outcomes for all populations.

Mission: To provide innovative, integrated, quality health care that will contribute to a healthy community, focusing on those in need and working with patients and the community as partners in their overall well-being.

Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping the underserved in your community? Are you a team player with a good attitude ready to step into a challenging position? Do you have impeccable communication and organization skills to contribute to an amazing team? If you are an experienced Medical Assistant and you answered yes to these questions, then TCC Family Health has a great employment opportunity for you.

Medical Assistant Summary

Under direct supervision of licensed personnel, the medical assistant will gather patient data, perform tasks as trained, generally assist with clinic activities that support patient care in the out-patient clinic, and facilitate a safe, clean working environment.

Overview:

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel.
• Performs patient care activities as identified on the medical assistant competency checklist while maintaining safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Collects clinical data.
• Participates as a member of the health care team to carry out a plan of care.
• Consistently applies infection control policies and procedures.
• Responds to changing patient care needs.
• Maintain a safe and healthful environment.
• Provide secretarial support.
• Documents findings in the patient's medical record in compliance with TCC specific standards and systems.
• Demonstrates patient care using specific interventions for the women's health patient population.
• Competency Requirements: Successful completion and maintenance of TCC MA competency skills checklist
• Additional responsibilities:
• Attends department specific staff meetings, in-services, education, and training.
• Participates in selected department specific Performance Improvement Projects,
• Demonstrates clinical practice consistent with TCC and MCH Standards of Nursing Practice and Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Assists in maintaining systems to support nursing care.
• Participates in orientation and development of students and/or new staff as assigned.

Education and Qualifications Requirements:

• Required Education - High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Certification required
• Must have 1 year of working experience
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred
• Previous experience in medical/hospital/business setting preferred
• Previous experience working in a OBGYN preferred.
• Proven reliability, trustworthiness, flexibility, and high ethical standards is required.
• Must have ability to communicate and relate well to people.
• Must have ability to develop procedures for front desk activities.
• Demonstrated ability to treat all individuals with respect and exceptional customer service.
• Proficiency in system software, medical terminology, general office machine operations, and maintenance.
• Must type 35 wpm and must work well with others as well as independently.
• Must be able to demonstrate multi-tasking skills in a high-stress environment while adhering to HIPAA standards of confidentiality.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Khmer, preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00- $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

GENEROUS COMPANY BENEFITS Including 100% Company-paid medical plan

100% Company-premium paid medical plan (We offer a Blue Shield plan that provides coverage at a zero payroll deduction to employees.)

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Language:

License/Certification:

• Phlebotomy Certification (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Medical Assistant Certification (Required)