RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction and supervision of the Regional Nurse Manager, Residency Program Director or Director of Nursing, the Medical Assistant learns and becomes familiar with medical terminology, the names of instruments, how to interact with patients and provides patient care and other related clinical, laboratory, technical and continuity support to Resident Physicians and Attendings following El Centro Family Health Care Policy and Procedures. Will prepare patients for resident physician visits, assist with visits as needed. Interact with Residents and Attendings as part of the care team providing input to care plans when appropriate. Will provide continuity of care to Resident's patients by monitoring encounter, lab, and refill request queues, referral management, especially when the Residents are not in clinic. Assist with record obtainment and documentation regarding value-based care and UDS measures. May organize and participate in simulations at ECFH sites. May be required to travel to perform work assignments at any ECFH Medical Clinic.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED.

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Medical Assistant

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS)

(Obtained within 3 months of hire).

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one-year experience working health care field preferably in a clinical setting

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE: Minimum one (1) years of Registered Medical Assistant experience in a

Community primary care, hospital, or clinic setting.

ABILITY: Preferred Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) read and write.