Medical Assistant

Position Purpose
The Clinic Medical Assistant assists in providing health care to patients in the Vivent Health Medical Clinic. In addition, the Medical Assistant provides valuable input for day-to-day operations of the clinic.
The Medical Assistant is a key member of the medical staff and supports the delivery of the highest quality health care to Medical Clinic patients.
Essential Functions

• Provide direct patient care including rooming patients, documentation of vital signs, administering vaccinations, updating health maintenance, performing ECGs and other routine clinic functions.
• Provide phlebotomy services as needed.
• Process and documents patient specialty care referrals as needed.
• Abstracts outside laboratory results into the electronic medical record as needed.
• Document as required in the medical record.
• Order routine medical supplies.
• Monitor/distribute faxes.
• Stock and maintain exam rooms.
• Ensure all clinic medical equipment is kept in good working order. Monitor expiration dates and routine control checks for all clinic equipment and tests.
• Participate in continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Medical Director.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Certified Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Saving certification.
• One year or greater experience in phlebotomy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Effective and practical organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to do detail-oriented work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Working knowledge of Spanish language (bilingual) is a plus.

Pay Rate
Starting at $22.00/hourly (Depending on Experience)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for - nor forgive - federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify.
Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements:
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service