What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant - Bellaire Health Center position at St. Hope Foundation?
We are seeking a CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT to become a part of our team! You will be responsible for direct client care and administrative duties for primary care services with the specialty provider team.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of a Certified Medical Assistant will include, but is not limited to the following:
- Assist to provide direct care services for specialty services(i.e. podiatry, psychiatry, nutrition).
- Follow-up on client referrals Assist with direct patient care procedures and related tasks: check in, vitals, obtaining client history, assist with medical examinations
- Performs routine procedures as injections, venipunctures and sterile dressing changes as directed by medical personnel.
- Perform medication inventory control checks.
- Perform essential work within Electronic Health Record system and program data entry systems with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
- Knowledgeable of HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
- Communicate in a culturally competent and effective manner to clients/caregivers regarding the services available.
Qualifications
- Medical Assistance experience - one year minimum or proven volunteer history in the medical field; new grads encouraged to apply
- Medical assistant training or equivalent clinical training
- Experience working in primary care or family practice setting
- Good keyboard skills - 35 wpm
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress
- Detailed oriented and organized
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
Working Conditions
- The position occasionally requires sitting, standing and bending. Occasional very light lifting, up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight may be required
- Must be willing to travel to Bellaire Health Center
Employment Benefits
- 4 Day Work Week (Monday-Thursday); 2 Saturday (8a-12n) rotations per quarter
- Competitive Pay, Paid Time Off Plan, Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, 401k (6% Match), Paid Federal Holidays
EEO Statement: St. Hope Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.