Medical Assistant

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we are looking for candidates whom are passionate in serving our underserved population in Ventura County. Moreover, Clinicas' predominately bilingual and bicultural support staff prides itself in delivering its services on a personal and humane basis, and especially reaches out to members of the community who are traditionally underserved due to limited income, resources, cultural and linguistic barriers. Details & Requirements for this opportunity:

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, clinic hours are 9am-5:30pm, with two late clinic days on Mondays and Thursdays where the clinic hours are from 9am-8pm (will work 8-hour shifts). High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Medical Assistant diploma or certificate of completion from a medical assistant training program. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification English and Spanish preferred. Pay rate starts at $21.00/hr (Depending on Experience) The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing the following duties: Interviews patients to obtain medical information and measures their vital signs. Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for the medical provider. Documents patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in the electronic health records (EHR) system. Collects blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens as requested by medical provider and prepares them for testing. Prepares and administers medications as directed by medical provider. Translates and explains treatment procedures, medications, diets and medical provider's instructions to patients. Performs blood draws, administers immunizations and injections. Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat, clean and fully stocked. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of any contaminated supplies. Changes dressings on wounds. Contacts medical facilities or departments to schedule patients' tests and/or admissions (on as-needed basis). Performs general office duties such as answering phones and completing forms when necessary. Takes inventory and orders medical, lab and office supplies and equipment. Maintains logs for recall purposes. Performs routine laboratory tests and performs daily testing controls. Operates electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests. Rotates to other Health Centers as needed. Interacts in a professional manner and works collaboratively with Clinicas' staff and patients. Provides excellent customer service to patients, vendors and employees.

Pay:

$21.00 - $31.76 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person