Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to plan and be organized.
• Ability to work well under pressure, take initiative and be flexible and cooperative.
• Self-motivated and independently productive.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and Company records.
• Ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to patients and employees.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications, including E-mail, Microsoft Excel, and Word, Internet and networking devices.
• Required to know, follow and enforce safe work practices, and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.
• Required to have knowledge of CHDP guidelines, Immunizations schedule and AAP periodicity table.
• Must possess dependable transportation, automobile insurance, and a current CA Driver License.
• Certified Licensed Medical Assistant required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic services such as TB skin tests and administration of prescribed medication.
• Draw blood, gives injections, administer and read skin tests, administer immunizations and vaccinations, obtain laboratory specimens.
• Prepare patient for doctor examination, position instruments and equipment and assist physician.
• Take medical history of patients and check vital signs.
• Schedule appointments and keep x-ray and medical records.
• Responsible for inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Responsible for back-office logs (daily/monthly).
• Responsible for checking oxygen tank and crash cart supplies.
• Act as assistant for prescription refills.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms and lab areas, autoclave instruments.
• Stock exam rooms; keep track of medical supplies to order when low.
• Participate and help implement quality improvement directives.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• May be required to pick-up vaccines, medical supplies, etc.
• Consistently demonstrate and uphold CCCHC’s principle of providing quality health and human services to the medically underserved and low-income populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.