Medical Assistant; Bilingual Fluency

Overview

Inter Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center which MAY qualify employees for National Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:

• Have a passionate purpose.
• Do worthwhile work.
• Make a difference in people’s lives.

Inter Care is searching for a Full-Time (Bilingual English and Spanish) Medical Assistant to join our team! At Inter Care, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and a competitive compensation.
Wages start at $17.75 for trained or $19.00 for certified or registered Medical Assistant
and benefits package which includes: vacation/personal paid time off, sick time, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short term and long term disability insurance.

At Inter Care Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.

Inter Care NO LONGER requires employees to have the COVID vaccine
, however, you may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of our clinic locations.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:45 am to 5:00 pm with an occasional need for evening coverage.
NO HOLIDAYS! NO WEEKENDS!

• This position is an exciting opportunity to become a go-to resource within the clinical support team.
• The Medical Assistant within this role will be supporting various Providers throughout the clinic as needed; potential for travel to alternative Inter Care sites for coverage as needed.
• Responsible for performing select clinical and administrative duties as delegated by the licensed physician, in accordance with Inter Care policies and procedures; actively participates as a member of the patient care team.

• Performs a wide range of clinical tasks to support the provider team.
• Works in partnership with providers and other clinical support staff to deliver safe, high quality patient assessment, treatment, and follow up care in a patient centered medical home ambulatory setting.
• Screens patients in preparation for examination by provider; discharges patients including provider identified education, follow up and instructions.
• Works in collaboration with the provider and other care team members in advising and referring the patient / families to community resources and tracks all community resource referrals.
• Prepares patients for examinations, procedures or treatments; assists provider as needed.
• Performs clinical procedures as competency assessed and appropriate for position e.g. nebulizer, peak flow, etc.
• Performs and documents in house laboratory testing to include quality control checks and documentation.
• Administers immunizations and other medications according to policy and procedures; maintains standards of Medication Storage and Handling.
• Participates as a clinical team member.
• Actively participates in pre visit planning and daily huddle with the clinical support team, FOS and provider (patient care team) to review the daily schedule and enhance patient flow.
• Performs non clinical duties to support ongoing operational requirements.

Description of Primary Attributes

• Displays compassionate, ethical and professional demeanor.
• Communicates effectively with patients and family members involved in their care.
• Maintains a positive presence in the clinical setting.
• Participates constructively in meetings and as part of a team.
• Maintains informative and cooperative working relationships with Inter Care staff and colleagues.

• Possesses a general knowledge of clinical practices as acquired through formal training, including a certificate MA program, or associates degree in medical assisting.
• Certified by accredited certification body –or- qualifies to test (required at next Inter Care test date), and obtains passing score.
• BLS Certification, to be completed within two months of employment.
• Proficient in customer service and professionalism.
• Thorough working knowledge of prevailing standards of care, Inter Care’s clinical guidelines, and patient care policies and procedures.
• Meets all Safety and regulatory requirements to include…