Medical Assistant - Bilingual Spanish - starting pay 16-22/hour

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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Must be bilingual in Spanish and English**\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis job exists to:\u003c/strong\u003e Provide pro-active clinical support while assisting the clinician in meeting patient care follow-up, exam room set up and meeting organizational goals.\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay:\u003c/strong\u003e $16-22/hour depending on experience.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003ePaid time off\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eNo weekends\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eGrowth opportunities\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMedical\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eDental\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eVision\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eFlexible schedule\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eRetirement plan with employer contribution\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eEducational opportunities\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Provides patient services not requiring the need of a provider, according to established protocols.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Assists providers with patient care in a professional manner:\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Assists providers with patient follow-up.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Schedules/Reschedules follow up patient appointments.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Documents patient vital signs, medications, interventions (tobacco use, screen for drug use, LMP, immunizations, etc.) and allergies during each visit in medical record.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Anticipates provider needs, in house/outside labs, and prep patient according to the visit type.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Provides follow up and patient education services to patients.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Completes tasks related to patient visit as necessary such as documentation required for the Cancer Screening Program, scheduling, imaging studies, and other tasks as needed.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Assures stocking and exam room set up is completed prior to each visit and cleaned up after each visit. Washes instruments and cleans room after last session.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Opening and closing lab, including autoclaving and packaging of instrument.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Assists with orientation and training of new medical assistants.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Prepares appropriate set up for procedures according to established protocol and may assist as requested by the provider.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Inventory instruments on a regular basis.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Assists other teams when needed to assure appropriate MA coverage.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Request support from professional staff when required\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Knowledgeable regarding immunizations as recommended by the CDC as well as administration techniques for pediatric through adult patients.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Completes and passes an annual competency assessment including age-specific criteria.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Maintains a safe work environment:\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Implements, reviews, applies and actively enforces the clinic\u0026rsquo;s safety policies.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Supports the safety program by actively looking for opportunities to improve safety practices and evaluates staff for safety practices and ergonomic issues.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Disciplines staff when safety policies are violated.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Compliance:\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Knowledgeable of and compliant with laws and regulations governing area of responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Responsible for reporting any potentially non-compliant conduct.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eo Cooperates fully with our Compliance Officer in upholding our Compliance Plan.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026bull; Performs other duties and responsibilities, as required.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA. Education / Experience\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e1. High school diploma or GED.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e2. Graduate from medical assistant school required.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e3. Medical Assistant Certification preferred.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e4. One year experience in a medical facility preferred.\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eB. Knowledge, skills and abilities:\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e1. Ability to work in a team management system.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e2. Bilingual in Spanish and English required.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e3. Sensitivity to low income, ethnic minority community a must.\u003c/p\u003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:false,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:24c237ae-d249-4f95-a6b6-4c04e35b0855,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2020-10-16T21:26:36.721Z,InternalPostedDate:null},{JobBoardId:87a3f19c-90bd-4c1f-a751-7e82f54015f3,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2020-10-16T21:26:36.721Z}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null});

Company info

Clinica Campesina Family Health Services
Website : http://www.clinica.org/