Medical Assistant (MA)

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley • Kerman, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

United Health Centers is recruiting Medical Assistants to work in one of its health centers. Experienced Medical Assistants and new graduates are welcome. The role supports providers in patient care and serves a diverse patient population through clear, warm communication and attentive service. Medical Assistants help patients and families access the care they need while contributing to the organization’s mission of providing health care access to the community.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completed a Medical Assisting training program from an accredited college.
• Possess a valid CPR certificate.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Able to build and maintain rapport quickly with patients and providers from differing backgrounds.
• Team-player attitude and customer-service orientation.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with modern office practices and procedures, including email.
• Familiarity with adult learning and general training techniques.
• Positive professional insight, flexibility, and dependability.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Effective leadership and supervisory skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds on wheels.
• Able to hear staff on the phone and people served in person, and speak clearly to communicate information to patients and staff.
• Able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, and clinical and administrative documents.
• High manual dexterity.
• Able to reach above shoulder level and bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, and twist or turn.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Nursing Supervisor and other clinic management team members.
• Provide prompt medical support and promote smooth patient flow.
• Collect and record data accurately.
• Maintain the order of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Provide basic education and information to patients, answer questions, and help alleviate anxieties.
• Interface with community-oriented activities and staff.
• Help ensure patients and families receive needed care when they need it.
• Communicate consistently and openly with the supervisor and all staff.
• Work flexible or extended hours where necessary.
• Participate in health center in-services and meetings, listening to and respecting others’ ideas.
• Abide by rules of confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low premium cost for regular-status employees.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution.
• Educational assistance.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED