Medical Assistant, Bilingual, FT Community Health Centers, Inc - 3.7 West Valley City, UT Job Details Full-time From $18.05 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Life insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Vascular access Vital signs EKG Filing Medical scheduling Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Medical Assisting Typing Medical assisting Managing patient records Office record organization

Full Job Description Medical Assistant Number of Openings:

1

Full TIme Location:

Ellis R. Shipp Clinic Enjoy a fast paced and exciting work environment at Community Health Centers, Inc. In this opportunity, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our patients, while providing quality health care. Not a certified MA, no problem. Our company will train you to become a Medical Assistant. Pay starts at $18.05/hour, depending on experience.

The Medical Assistant:

1. Performs routine Medical Assisting duties, including: assisting provider i.e.: tray set-ups, paps, pelvics, and minor surgeries, charting, patient care, vitals, EKGs, throat cultures, urinalysis, chemical and microscopic, KOII & Wet preps, pregnancy testing, phlebotomy, venipuncture, capillary collection, butterfly, syringe injections (intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous). 2. Records all in-house labs in EMR and informs provider of results. 3. Cleans and stocks the inventory. 4. Conducts monthly inventory and weekly ordering of medical supplies. 5. Assists in lab maintenance including reconciliation of outstanding labs and DI's. 6. Assists in maintaining all clinic and patient records as directed. 7. If clinic accepts extern/intern Medical Assistants, assumes responsibility for clinic training following CLIA and OSHA guidelines. 8. Cleans work area and examining rooms after patients are gone. 9. Updates CLIA logs daily. 1O. May be requested to answer incoming phone calls in a courteous manner and leave complete messages with appropriate clinic personnel. 11. Calls Health Care Organizations per Provider's instructions as part of coordination of care. 12. Resolves all telephone phone messages daily. 13. Registers patients in and out in an orderly and timely manner, assuring that all patient information is complete and accurate and patients are treated courteously. This includes updating eligibility of sliding scale, verification of insurance status and updating all patient information. 14. Performs patient registration, including setting up new patient charts and determining eligibility for sliding scale; verify insurance status and updating all patient information. 15. Schedules and reschedules patient appointments. 16 . Collects patient fees at time of service and safeguards all money kept in the clinic. 17. Checks accuracy of various forms (e.g. Diagnostic Imaging Vouchers, UCCP vouchers or Medicare Physicals), and collects appropriate fees if appropriate. 18. Performs end-of-day procedures, including balancing of the cash drawer, balancing with the EMR and drops money in safe at the end of their day/session. 19. Assists patients and interacts with the billing office on patient billing questions. 20. Manages the patient visit, particularly the patient flow, prioritization of care; and anticipates Provider's and patient's needs. 21. Manages Provider's daily schedules. 22. Attends monthly clinic and organizational meetings as requested. 23. Performs Medical Records duties when the need arises. 24. Performs other duties as assigned. 25. Translates as necessary (if bilingual). Qualifications and Education Requirements 1. Types 45wpm. 2. Can perform various aspects of Medical Records Clerk duties. 3. Completed Medical Assistant extern/intern training required for graduation of course. 4. Must be able to pass CHC Competency as measured by initial and periodic competency assessments. 5. Must be knowledgeable in all clinical back lab skills, and front office duties. 6. Hepatitis B vaccine series, MMR, Influenza (if in season), and P.P.D if update within 3 months of hire date, if not already completed. 7. General office skills (filing, phone etiquette, etc.) 8. Ability to relate well with physicians and other clinic staff; must be able to work together as a team and communicate well with the public. 9. Bilingual capabilities (English - Spanish) preferred. 10. Must be able to read, write and speak English. 11. Ability to be sensitive to patient's needs, especially to diverse populations

Position Also Requires:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of periods of standing and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Typical setting is a clinical patient facing position
• Typical setting is in an office with moderate office noise level

Pay:

From $18.05 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person