Medical Assistant

About the role

Since 1970, Salud has been committed to providing a Medical Home to patients, where medical, dental, behavioral health services, and clinical pharmacists work together and coordinate efforts in a team-based system of care. We strive to improve the quality of our patient's lives who would otherwise have limited access to health care. We serve all individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well-being
• Instill a fun and vibrant atmosphere bringing smiles to all who enter our doors
• Welcome patients as the first step in treatment prior to seeing the Doctor, NP, or PA
• Determine the nature of the patient’s visit and obtain vitals
• Thorough and concise chart documentation to provide clear necessary communication
• Maintain a clean and organized environment for both patients and staff

Requirements

• The ability to work with people from all walks of life and to meet them in their place of need
• A current Medical Assistant Certificate
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required
• Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred

Qualifications

• The ability to work with people from all walks of life and to meet them in their place of need
• A Medical Assistant not certified/registered upon hire is required to complete the Medical Assistant certification/registration testing within 3 months of hire. If an employee does not pass, they will be given an additional 3 months to retake the test.
• All Medical Assistants must be certified within 6 months of hire, and certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• A CNA certification is NOT equivalent to a Medical Assistant certification and cannot be accepted for this position.
• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant training program, a minimum of 6 months in length, preferred

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
• Medical PPO Plan (Similar to ACA Exchange Platinum Benefit Coverage Levels)
• Low employee premiums, especially given rich benefits
• $25 Primary Care Physician and Specialist Co-pays (in-network)
• Low deductibles and co-insurance
• Free provider visits and services at all Salud facilities
• PREFERRED prescription pricing at Salud pharmacies
• Dental PPO plan including Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities
• Vision
• Generous vacation accrual
• Up to 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud contributes 5% of your compensation each month (no matching employee contribution is required…you receive the contribution no matter what).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD&DSupplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

• $21 to $28.50 per hr

Schedule

• Monday to Friday – 8 am to 5 pm