Certified Medical Assistant - Adult Health

Company: People's Community Clinic
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:


Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.


The starting range for this position is $19.25 - 25.25 hourly.


$750 Sign-on Bonus!


Responsibilities:


Work as a member of the health care team to assure excellent patient care:


Greet patients and escort them to assigned examination room

Document appropriate history, vital signs and chief complaint for visit type

Prepare the patient for appropriate visit type

Assist the provider during treatment and/or procedures

Administer and store medications according to clinic policy

Make referrals as appropriate and necessary, as per procedure

Collect lab specimens and escort patients to lab

Administer immunizations and shots as appropriate and requested

Identify opportunities to improve work flow, work processes and patient care, and work cooperatively to implement these and other quality improvements.

Adhere to HIPAA guidelines

Qualifications:


Education:


High School Diploma/GED

Successful completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited school


Experience: Successful completion of medical assistant externship


Certificate/License:


Certification must be completed within the first 90 days of employment and may be reimbursed by PCC.


Medical Assistant Certification

CPR Certified


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of protocols for MAs relating to patient care, provider assistance, exam rooms and records maintenance

Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse population

Self-starter; able to work with minimal supervision

Strong oral and written communication skills

Patient, flexible and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


Our Benefits Include:


18 PTO days per year & 11 paid holidays

Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage. Most employees experience $0 in out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Annual Training

403(b) with 4% employer matching


People's Community Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or sex stereotyping.


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