Certified Medical Assistant
Full Time
$20-25/hour USD
Job description
Open Cities Health Center is hiring Medical Assistants! Come join our team! Open Cities is a growing and dynamic community health center who is seeking passionate, motivated, and patient centered Medical Assistants. This Medical Assistant position requires a team player who will treat all our patients and employees with dignity and respect. We serve patients from a variety of cultures who come to us as their preferred community clinic, so staff who are culturally competent are essential to our care team. The major purpose of this job is to provide medical assistance and support to the care-giving team; fulfilling patient care responsibilities as assigned and assisting the doctor with patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare patients for provider office visit, greet and escort patients to the exam room
Assure smooth patient flow by prioritizing the following: rooming patients; taking appropriate patient histories, setting up room for anticipated procedures; sterilizing used instruments, anticipating provider’s needs; assisting providers during exams and procedures, and returning patient calls in a timely manner.
Documentation of information electronically in chart in an accurate, complete, and timely manner
Maintain a safe, clean, efficient and welcoming environment for patients and staff
Perform routine clerical tasks as needed Respond to urgent or emergent needs of the patient
Participate in huddles, pre-visit planning, and team meetings
Ensure teamwork w/ other departments and staff to meet patient needs
Engage in change to improve the work environment and patient experience
Successful completion of initial and annual competency assessments
QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of an accredited medical assisting program plus 1 year of recent experience in a medical office.
Knowledgeable of medical terminology, basic medicines and procedures
Experience w/ electronic medical records Basic computer knowledge, able to operate standard office equipment.
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to embrace change and engage in ongoing process improvement
Open Cities Health Center (OCHC) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. OCHC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, public assistance, age, sexual orientation, or membership on a local human rights commission.
Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely
No
COVID-19 considerations:
Door screening for every person that enters the building
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Open Cities Health Center is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Open Cities Health Center is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour