Medical Assistant

Job description

Responsibilities:
• Direct patient care and support
• Perform nursing tasks under the direction of the registered nurse or authorized health care providers
• Interview patients and records medical history, take vital signs, and prepare patients for medical visits
• Conduct health/risk screening using standardized tools
• Collect laboratory specimens as ordered
• Assist providers in procedures using sterile or aseptic techniques
• Promote patient self-management by providing patient education, appointment reminders and support in collaboration with the care team
• Facilitate communication for patients and health care providers by providing translation or interpretation as needed
• Complete accurate EMR documentation of patient information and services provided
• Effective teamwork, communication and collaboration as part of practice-wide care team
• Demonstrate curiosity and understanding of patient registration, administrative workflows and prior authorization processes
• Collaborate with the care team to conduct pre-visit planning and post-visit follow-up
• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) projects and other related activities
• Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; and participating in team problem-solving
• Adapt to changes in practice operations, workflows and patient needs as they emerge
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma and 2 years of work experience
• Associate's Degree preferred
• Work experience in the health care field preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification required (Health Center will provide if needed)
• Bilingual in English/Chinese required
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Good problem solving skills and interested in learning all aspects of the practice

Benefits:
Medical insurance
Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan
Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and
The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program