Medical Assistant

LA FRONTERA CENTER, INC.•Tucson, AZ

12d

About The Position

Works alongside nurses and behavioral health medical practitioners (BHMPs) to support client flow and non-technical client assessments in an integrated behavioral health outpatient clinic. The role coordinates care and services that promote the physical and behavioral health and wellness of people served, using a trauma-informed care framework. This includes facilitating communication between medical and behavioral health practitioners and systems; assisting with scheduling and adherence to preventive and specialty physical health interventions; integrating interventions for physical and behavioral health needs; and helping individuals and families access education and resources about how physical and behavioral health affect overall wellness and quality of life. The Medical Assistant may take vital signs under the direct supervision of an LPN, RN, PCP, or BHMP, and report abnormal readings. Duties may also include administering injections, drawing laboratory samples, facilitating follow-up medical treatment, and performing related duties as assigned. The role requires teamwork and the ability to work between two sites as needed. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical Assistant certificate.
Knowledge of vital signs and the concept of electronic charting.
Ability to operate automated and digital medical equipment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including experience working with diverse clients.
Experience with computers and electronic documentation.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to arrange transportation between work sites, if needed.
Ability to perform the essential functions safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability preferred.
First aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Take vital signs under the direct supervision of an LPN, RN, PCP, or BHMP; recognize abnormal readings and report them to nursing staff and BHMPs.
Organize and dispense laboratory slips, medication requests, and pharmacy communications.
Coordinate care and services to support the physical and behavioral health wellness of people served within a trauma-informed care framework.
Facilitate communication between medical and behavioral health practitioners and systems.
Assist with scheduling and compliance for preventive and specialty physical health interventions.
Integrate treatment interventions addressing physical and behavioral health needs of individuals and families concurrently.
Assist individuals and families with education and resources about the interplay of physical and behavioral health and its effects on wellness and quality of life.
Administer injections when required.
Draw laboratory samples and facilitate follow-up medical treatment.
Work as part of a team and move between two work sites as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wage, including shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
Flexible spending accounts.
Health savings account with employer contribution.
403(b) retirement account.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,200 per year, accessible after the first 90 days of employment.
Additional pay allowance to supplement benefits equal to 2% of salary in the first year, increasing every two years.
15 days of PTO in the first two years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.
10 paid holidays.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Bereavement leave.