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Medical Assistant
La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center. Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Medical Director .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in performing administrative and clinical duties, including patient history documentation, vital sign measurement, and diagnostic coding. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish enhances communication with diverse patient populations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Medical Assistant CertificationBilingual Proficiency (English/Spanish)Patient History DocumentationVital Sign MeasurementDiagnostic Coding
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Hard Skills
Patient InterviewingVital Signs RecordingMedical History DocumentationDiagnostic CodingPreliminary Physical Tests
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer Service SkillsCrisis ManagementTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Word Processing Software
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma/GEDMedical Assistant Program GraduationFingerprint Clearance Card
Industry Keywords
Patient ConfidentialityHealthcare VisitsClinical DutiesMulti-task EnvironmentArizona Driver's License
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Medical Director
- Maintain and verify patient information by interviewing patients and recording medical, family, and social history
- Confirm the purpose of patient visits
- Take and record vital signs and medical histories
- Prepare clients and patients for appointments and health care visits
- Direct or accompany patients to the examining room
- Perform preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature
- Report patient history summaries
- Secure patient information and maintain confidentiality of medical records
- Complete diagnostic and procedure coding
- Counsel patients by relaying physician orders and answering questions
- Maintain professional conduct and positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and community partners
- Remain calm in crisis situations and work independently and cooperatively
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma/GED required
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program; course of study: Medical Assistant
- One to two years of relevant work experience is preferred
- English/Spanish bilingual proficiency is required
- Excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills
- Must be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card or have possession of one
- Computer literate with knowledge of and skill in using basic word processing
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external contacts
- Ability to work in a multi-task environment and prioritize work
- Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment
- If driving on agency business: valid Arizona driver's license, appropriate liability insurance, and approval for liability coverage
- Out-of-state applicants must provide 3 years of driving record upon hire
- Staff providing support services must be at least 18 years old
- All employees must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous PTO
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Medical plans (4 choices)
- Dental plans (2 choices)
- Vision plans (2 choices)
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Retirement Allowance
- Company-paid Life/AD&D and Long Term Disability
- Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Elder Care Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Possibility to work from home may be necessary