Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantWe are looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. Your job will be to provide welcoming care to our patients. We offer: $21 to $28.50 per hr. Monday to Friday – 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Comprehensive Benefits Package includes: Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels) Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network) Low deductibles and co-insurance Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities Preferred prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies Dental PPO plan Includes Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities Vision Generous vacation accrual 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday) Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what). Employees who have worked at least 1,000 hours within a 12-month period are eligible. 403b Retirement savings plan. You can contribute pre-tax or after-tax (Roth) towards your retirement savings. Flexible Spending Accounts Basic Life and AD&D Supplemental Life and AD&D Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Employee Assistance Program Our Mission is to provide a quality, integrated healthcare home to the communities we serve About our Clinic: Our medical practice is quite lively. A Salud Medical Assistant treats our patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being while instilling a fun and vibrant atmosphere bringing smiles to all who enter our doors. A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant with Salud: As a Medical Assistant, your genuine spirit of caring welcomes patients as the first step in treatment prior to seeing the Doctor, NP, or PA. You will determine the nature of the patient's visit and obtain vitals. Your thorough and concise chart documentation will provide clear necessary communication. You will maintain a clean and organized environment for both patients and staff.QualificationsWhat you need to be qualified for this job: The ability to work with people from all walks of life and to meet them in their place of need Current Medical Assistant Certificate A Medical Assistant not certified/registered upon hire is required to complete the Medical Assistant certification/registration testing within 3 months of hire. If an employee does not pass, they will be given an additional 3 months to retake the test. All Medical Assistants must be certified within 6 months of hire and certification must be maintained throughout employment. Medical Assistants without any formal Medical Assistant training are required to have a current Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant. Please Note: This position REQUIRES a Medical Assistant (MA) Certification. A CNA certification is NOT equivalent to a Medical Assistant certification and cannot be accepted for this position. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program, a minimum of 6 months in length, is preferred Experience: Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required Bilingual English/Spanish preferredAdditional InformationSalud Family Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.