Medical Assistant

Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center has an exciting opportunity available for a skilled, resourceful and motivated individual who would like to make a difference in the lives of others in helping a non-for-profit organization fulfill its mission to provide quality health care. Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Medical Assistant (MA) will be responsible for providing the following to include, but not limited to:

• Assist physicians/nurse practitioners with examinations and procedures as needed
• Assist patients in understanding provider orders
• Monitor and document vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations, as well as chief complaints, medical history and allergy history for patients
• Administer allowed injections/shots to patients
• Set up exam rooms with appropriate supplies and equipment
• Process patient referrals in a timely manner
• Adhere to Universal Precautions and OSHA Guidelines

High School Diploma or GED. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Training program, certification as Certified/Registered Medical Assistant preferred. Candidates must have a valid CPR certification, which must be maintained throughout employment. One year of previous experience as a Medical Assistant in a Healthcare facility is preferred. A bilingual candidate (Spanish speaking) is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• medical assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Supervisor:

• Nurse Practitioner

Travel Between Offices:

• Rarely

PRN:

• No

Administrative Duties:

• Answering phones
• Scheduling

Clinical Duties:

• Sterilizing instruments
• Performing injections

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends
• 8 Hour Shift

30+ days ago

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