Medical Assistant

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

51d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking a Medical Assistant - Sports Medicine to perform a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for assigned clinic patients. This role supports the delivery of prompt, quality care under the direction of the Clinic Director and/or Chief Nursing Officer. FHCSD has a long-standing mission to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved persons. As one of the largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country, FHCSD operates over 90 sites across San Diego County, offering a comprehensive range of services including primary care, behavioral health, dental, vision, and more. They serve over 227,000 patients annually, with a significant portion being low-income and uninsured. FHCSD is recognized as a leading healthcare safety-net provider, school-based health care provider, and mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Medical Assistant diploma from an approved course.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in ambulatory care setting or similar setting is highly desirable.
Bilingual in English/ Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Attends in-services or completes make-up assignments.
Consistently follows Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Handles laboratory specimens appropriately.
Keeps sites in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care Requirements.
Performs Waive Testing and Phlebotomy.
Performs other duties as assigned.