Medical Assistant (MA)
Company: United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley
Location: Corcoran
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Are you a trained Medical Assistant who is great at putting
patients at ease? If you are seeking a career that matches your
passion for helping patient and their families, United Health
Centers is looking for someone like you! Our Medical Assistants go
above and beyond, take pride in their ability to listen to our
patients, and provide excellent patient care. United Health Centers
is looking for someone who can communicate clearly and warmly with
a diverse patient population and who has the technical skills to
assist providers in their patient's medical care. If this sounds
like you, then you might be our next Medical Assistant!
Responsibilities:
Works closely with the Nursing Supervisor and other members of the
clinic management team to:Provides prompt medical support; promotes
a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately;
maintains order of exam rooms, equipment and suppliesProvides basic
education and information to patients, making sure patients'
questions are answered and anxieties alleviated and interfaces with
community-oriented activities and staffAchieves the organizational
mission to provide health care access for all the members of the
community. Helps make sure patients and families get the care they
need when they need it.Consistently and openly communicates with
supervisor and all staff.Works flexible or extended hours where
necessary.Participates in health center in-services and meeting,
listening and respecting others' ideas.Abides by Rules of
Confidentiality.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:High School graduate or GEDCompleted training program in
Medical Assisting from Accredited
CollegeLICENSE/CERTIFICATION:Possess a valid CPR certificate PRIOR
EXPERIENCE:Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting,
preferably in an ambulatory care setting -SKILLS:Bilingual
(English/Spanish)Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with
patients and providers of differing backgrounds; team
playerCustomer-service orientedStrong computer skillsFamiliar with
adult learning and general training techniquesPositive professional
insightFlexibility and dependabilityDemonstrated good
problem-solving skills; sound judgmentEffective
leadership/supervisory skillsModern office practices and procedures
including emailIntermediate computer skillsAttention to detail and
excellent follow-through on work tasksAble to handle multiple tasks
simultaneouslyPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: -Must be able to lift up to 20
pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels).Must be able to hear
staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak
clearly in order to communicate information to patients and
staff.Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms
and clinical and administrative documents.Must have high manual
dexterity.Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work,
must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach,
kneel, twist/turn.
Keywords: United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley, Visalia , Medical Assistant (MA), Healthcare , Corcoran, California
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