What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant RAHC position at El Centro Family Health?
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. We strive to improve the quality of life by bringing primary health care and basic health education to the people of Northern New Mexico through a system of clinics and cooperative programs. El Centro offers vital health services in a caring and supportive environment.
El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant dedicated to serving the needs of our community.
An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Qualities
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 support to Physicians, Midlevel Practitioner, and Assistant Manager/Lead Medical Assistant or Designee to provide direct patient care following El Centro Family Health Care Policy and Procedures. May be required to travel to perform work assignment at any ECFH Medical Clinic.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: One (1) year of management and customer service experience in a related field required.
Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS)
(Must be obtained within 3 months of hire).
Medical Assistant Certification – (must be obtained within 18 months of hire).
Benefits
El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant dedicated to serving the needs of our community.
An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Qualities
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Attention to detail.
- Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge and fluent skills of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.
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 support to Physicians, Midlevel Practitioner, and Assistant Manager/Lead Medical Assistant or Designee to provide direct patient care following El Centro Family Health Care Policy and Procedures. May be required to travel to perform work assignment at any ECFH Medical Clinic.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: One (1) year of management and customer service experience in a related field required.
Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS)
(Must be obtained within 3 months of hire).
Medical Assistant Certification – (must be obtained within 18 months of hire).
Benefits
- 401 k Retirement
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)