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Job Description
As a Medical Assistant (MA) at Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Inc. (TVHC) this position performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service. The incumbent must work collaboratively with all Clinical services staff in support of direct patient services exhibiting flexibility and a cando attitude. Patient services are the key priority in this position requiring the MA to serve as a point of contact with other internal and external departments all with the goal of fostering an environment that promotes patient comfort and trust. The position must exemplify the core values and mission of the organization always exercising utmost discretion diplomacy and tact in patient/staff interactions.
This is a fulltime position working 40 hours per week typically Monday through Friday with periodic Saturday hours.
Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a nonprofit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of our community by providing accessible highquality care by integrating primary care dental care WIC support mental health counseling community health education and more.
Compensation: $21.86 $23.88 per hour depending on experience.
TVHC offers compensation ranges that are determined by a thorough marketbased analysis and are fully disclosed in accordance with California law. The pay for a selected candidate is determined by a variety of factors to ensure fair and equitable compensation. These factors include the candidates experience education skills training licensure certificationsand the specific scope of the role. We are committed to providing a competitive compensation package that extends beyond base salary designed to support the health wealth and career development of our employees.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares for patient appointments by reviewing and updating patient records prior to appointment. This includes checking for updates of recent test results lab results and correspondence. Also reviews patient records (EHR) to determine needed services and whether referrals are in process or have been completed since last visit.
- Provides initial medical screening including: greeting patients and directs to appropriate exam room. Takes weight height temp blood pressure and basic medical history; accurately documents in the medical chart according to generally accepted medical standards.
- Maintains exam rooms according to protocols: Cleans rooms between patient exams to ensure patients comfort and compliance with infection control standards; ensures all necessary supplies are stocked. Promptly reports when supplies are low and work with nursing staff to ensure timely reordering is completed.
- Appropriately prepares patient for visit and alerts physician when patient is ready to be seen.
- Performs general clerical duties in support of patient services according to the needs of the clinic. These include but are not limited to answering phones photocopies faxing typing completing forms etc. Works with patient scheduling system to assist Patient Registration staff with the orderly and efficient patient flow.
- Assists physician or nurse upon request during examination of patient and according to generally accepted medical standards. Practices universal precautions with respect to established safety protocols. Facilitates communication between the provider(s) and patient as needed including translation as appropriate.
- Provides administrative backup support as needed. Accepts floating assignments to other areas of Clinical (e.g. Family Practice Peds Obstetrics Lab SchoolBased Health Centers) as needed and assigned.
- Utilize an Electronic Health Record system (EPIC) to document medical visits.
- Maintains nurses station according to protocols.
- Performs EKGs and acts as backup for lab technologist.
- Acts in capacity as interpreter as needed.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma (or GED) or trade certificate required.
- Clinical Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school is required.
- BLS certification required.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual; English/Spanish preferred.
- Ability to periodically travel to different clinics as required.
- Prior experience as Medical Assistant in a nonprofit clinical setting; community health desirable.
- Experienced with Electronic Health Records (EPIC).
- Excellent communication skills at level necessary for taking patients medical histories understanding provider and supervisors instructions and for accurately documenting patients medical information.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patient population and staff while demonstrating a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a highstress and fastmoving environment.
- Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with ethnically diverse populations.
- Working knowledge of Universal Precautions demonstrates professionalism at all times.
- Possess a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality and nondisclosure according to the general standards set forth by HIPAA.
Benefits
We offer excellent benefits including: medical 100 paid copayments premiums etc. dental vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage) generous paid leave benefits including holidays Flexible Spending Accounts retirement plans with an Employer match tuition reimbursement monthly treats pet insurance and more.
Employment Type
Full-Time
