Medical Assistant

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant assists physicians and nurses in providing care to I-Clinic patients. Responsibilities include recording and updating medical histories, performing standard care procedures, maintaining patient medical records, and supporting clinic operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nurses in providing care to Clinic patients.
• Record and update medical histories and contact information in patient files consistently, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Performing standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vitals or collecting lab samples.
• Maintains communication with Clinic Coordinator.
• Participate in scheduled training and meetings, as necessary.
• Maintain patient medical records and completes appropriate documentation.
• Maintain a professional and personable demeanor while working with clinic guests in a non-judgmental way.
• Safeguard patients' protected health information (PHI).
• Notify appropriate supervisor and/or manager of any critical incidents or emergencies.
• Aid with data entry for reporting requirements, including handling patient identifying data.
• Assist Clinic Coordinator, physicians, and other staff with miscellaneous items.
• Adhere to professional standards, work rules, policies, procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Assist other departments with miscellaneous items.
• Observe and report safety concerns, activities, security breaches and incidents that occur at the site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
• Preserve order and may act to enforce regulations and directives in accordance with Santa Maria Hostel’s policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Associate degree in a medical field preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); at least six months’ direct related experience in and/or training clinical aspects of the job; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience working in a clinic/healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
• Annual completion of required training.

Certificates and Licenses

• Certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Current CPR and infant CPR certification.
• First aid and PIAB training required.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Benefits

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Pay

No pay details are provided in this job posting.

Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8am - 5pm