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First Choice Health Centers has an immediate opening for a Full-TimeLead Medical Assistant who is passionate about community health and the opportunity to mentor other Medical Assistants
We are a rapidly growing nonprofit health center (FQHC) offering on array of services in Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Medication Management, Nutrition, Optometry and Chiropractic services comprised of Physicians, PAs/NPs, Behavior Health Clinicians, Dentists and other health care personnel near a major metropolitan center. First Choice Health Centers offers opportunities for leadership development, performance improvement project involvement, culture change and diversity, equity and inclusion committee involvement.
This person is responsible for providing support and training to the Medical Assistants and Medical Office Staff. Works in collaboration with the Practice Administrators, Physicians, Physician Assistants as well as Advanced Practice Nurses, Registered and Licensed Practice Nurses in delivering patient care. The Team Lead also serves as Medical Assistant to ensure office flow when needed.
Qualifications
Education:
- CPR Certified, current
- Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant Program
Experience:
- At least three (3) years of Medical Assistant experience in primary care
- Knowledge of medical terminology, required
- Commitment to provide preventive, high quality health care services to a diverse community population without discrimination
Skills:
- Computer (data entry), electronic medical record experience, required
- Phlebotomy skills, required
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Exceptional listening skills to understand patients and must be able to take and follow directions from supervisors and providers.
COVID-19 considerations:
Employees at First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.
First Choice Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and an inclusive, accessible workplace. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. First Choice Health Centers is a drug-free work place. We participate in the E-Verify program.
Job offers are contingent upon passing the employee pre-employment physical and drug screening, completion of a satisfactory background check, satisfactory professional reference check as well as other screenings as may be appropriate.
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