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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of anatomy and limited physiology and disease processes.
• Knowledge of laboratory and other procedures performed in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or community members.
• Ability to present information effectively to the Leadership Team and public groups.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and work with concrete variables when only limited health information is available.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to use the technical skills and knowledge necessary for the position.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical and laboratory skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early morning and late evening hours, and weekend health center hours.
• Pleasant disposition and effective communication with patients and internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• At least six months of related experience and/or training.
• Current Medical Assistant certificate.
• Ability to translate between English and Spanish verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for examinations.
• Perform CLIA-waived testing, quality controls, and specimen collection.
• Complete clinical tasks to promote efficient workflow.
• Follow and implement infection control policies and procedures.
• Safely prepare and administer injections and medications.
• Report to scheduled work sites and shifts on time and prepared to perform job responsibilities; work sites and shifts may change at the supervisor’s discretion.
• Participate in offered training, consultations, and supervision.
• Follow and implement the Corporate Compliance Program.
• Respond professionally to directives and advice from supervisory and training personnel and to feedback from coworkers.
• Communicate observations based on patients’ chief complaints to providers.
• Consult or confer with a Registered Nurse or Provider in the health center setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.