Medical Assistant

PUEBLO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC•Pueblo, CO

7d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

A team member of nursing services who participates in the delivery of health care to the patients of Pueblo Community Health Center. This role involves assisting Medical Providers in direct patient care, managing clinical workflows, maintaining patient records, and adhering to various health center policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining supplies, assisting with training, and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Requirements

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required.
Current B.L.S. with skills demonstration C.P.R. certification for Healthcare Providers required.
Ability to understand information/instruction.
Ability to exchange verbal information with others.
Ability to present information/instruction verbally.
Ability to read and understand written materials.
Ability to compose information/instruction in a written form.
Ability to memorize.
Ability to reason mathematically.
Analytical skills.
Ability to problem solve.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Current certification or registration through NHA, AMT, AAMA or other recognized credentialing organization is preferred.
Equivalent combination of appropriate education, certification, and experience will be considered.
One year medical assisting desired.
Ability to speak Spanish desired.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record or other data management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist a Medical Provider in providing direct patient care as needed, including treatments, procedures, and emergencies.
Access, use and update clinical data from various outside agencies.
Follow clinical lab procedures including Point of Care Testing.
Maintain compliance with vaccine storage, handling and administration policy and procedure.
Maintain compliance with all Nursing and Infection Control Policies and Procedures at all clinical sites.
Utilize case Management programs (EIS, Breast Health, Colorectal Cancer screening, Pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric immunizations) and standing orders associated with them.
Maintain stock and supplies in exam rooms per policy and procedure.
Manage daily workflows to ensure timely completion of daily tasks.
Adhere to Nursing policies and procedures.
Provide nursing/medical assistant health care services appropriate to the age-specific needs of all patients in accordance with the principles of growth and development for infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric life cycles.
Ensure all clinical information is entered into and maintained within patient record.
May perform phlebotomy at satellite clinics.
Adhere to the Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
Assist in the training of student externs and/or new Medical Assistant staff.
Maintain current licensure and CPR certification.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Perform duties specific to assignment at a satellite clinic per policy and procedure.
Follow safety and security practices implemented at PCHC.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Assist with accurate and timely completion of time and attendance activities.
Follow organization and departmental call off procedure.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan
Cafeteria 125 Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental insurances
Generous paid time off benefits including holidays and personal time off (PTO)
Organization contributes to the employee’s tax-sheltered annuity plan after one year of service.