Medical Assistant I - Comprehensive Care Center

Job Summary

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a Medical Assistant I to join our team. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center serving the communities of the fields, inner cities, rural areas, and those with low, moderate, and fixed incomes. We value our patients and provide comprehensive care regardless of their immigration status.

Why Work Here?

• Competitive pay matching your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• A generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

Essential Functions

• Perform routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed healthcare providers
• Facilitate the practice of assigned providers by performing routine clerical functions as assigned
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider order
• Verify patient identity using two forms of identification as per HIPAA regulations
• Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and/or diagnostic examinations
• Apply principles of infection control practices adopted by Clinica Sierra Vista
• Perform Venipuncture among other lab duties
• Document pertinent patient information, nursing procedures, and patient response in the Electronic Health Records System (ERH) following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality
• Able to perform other duties as assigned and directed

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Possession and maintenance of current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card
• Possession and maintenance of a California Driver’s license
• Venipuncture experience preferred at time of hire, competency must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date
• Experience in EHR Documentation is highly desired
• Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista’s employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching