Medical Assistant- PRN

The Medical Assistant works with medical and administrative personnel to provide the best possible patient experience. Medical Assistants provide direct patient care and phlebotomy services, enter medical data into EHR, provide medication education, answer patient phone calls, sterilize surgical instruments, and assist during medical procedures. Under general direction and according to established policies and procedures, Medical Assistants perform waived diagnostic testing in chemistry, hematology, and immune hematology as needed, along with other designated laboratory support functions. This position is scheduled for two days per week, with additional shifts as needed to provide coverage and fill staffing needs.

• Degree: High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred to better serve our diverse community.

• Licensure, Certification, and /or Registration: Successful completion of a Medical Assisting program or equivalent experience required.

• At least 1-2 years of overall professional experience; ideally at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting.

• Spanish language fluency is strongly preferred.

• Experience performing phlebotomy strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

• BLS certification required.

• Knowledge of OSHA Standards and HIPAA Privacy Rules.

• Completion of applicable internal competency assessments and skills checklist for Medical Assistant; demonstrating proficiency in all measured areas.

• The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, empathetic, and punctual and possesses strong verbal communication skills.

• Ability to stay calm when patients and/or staff are stressed or upset.

• Technology savvy, experience using electronic health record systems.

• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of CHOICES.

• Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.