People's Community Clinic
Certified Medical Assistant, Adult Health
People's Community Clinic, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Overview
The Medical Assistant (MA)
supports the mission of People's Community Clinic by helping ensure that patients are served in a manner that enhances their dignity and welfare and that clinic resources are used efficiently and in accordance with People's Community Clinic policies and risk management protocols. This position works as a member of a care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Care team members are expected to assess and manage the health needs of the patient population and to communicate effectively with all patients, especially vulnerable populations. Location:
1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752 (North Clinic)
Compensation:
$19.25 - $25.25 per hour based on experience and qualifications
Hours (Full Time):
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Responsibilities Work as a member of the health care team to assure excellent patient care:
Greet patients and escort them to assigned examination room
Document appropriate history, vital signs and chief complaint for visit type
Prepare the patient for appropriate visit type
Assist the provider during treatment and/or procedures
Administer and store medications according to clinic policy
Make referrals as appropriate and necessary, as per procedure
Collect lab specimens and escort patients to lab
Administer immunizations and injections as appropriate and requested
Identify opportunities to improve work flow, work processes and patient care, and work cooperatively to implement these and other quality improvements.
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines
Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma/GED
Successful completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited school preferred
Experience:
Successful completion of medical assistant externship preferred
Certificate/License:
Certification must be completed within the first 90 days of employment and may be reimbursed by PCC.
Medical Assistant Certification
CPR Certified
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of protocols for MAs relating to patient care, provider assistance, exam rooms and records maintenance
Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse population
Self-starter; able to work with minimal supervision
Strong oral and written communication skills
Patient, flexible and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Our Benefits Include:
18 PTO days per year & 11 paid holidays
Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage. Most employees experience $0 in out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Dental & Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Annual Training
403(b) with 4% employer matching
People’s Community Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or sex stereotyping.
The Medical Assistant (MA)
supports the mission of People's Community Clinic by helping ensure that patients are served in a manner that enhances their dignity and welfare and that clinic resources are used efficiently and in accordance with People's Community Clinic policies and risk management protocols. This position works as a member of a care team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. Care team members are expected to assess and manage the health needs of the patient population and to communicate effectively with all patients, especially vulnerable populations. Location:
1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752 (North Clinic)
Compensation:
$19.25 - $25.25 per hour based on experience and qualifications
Hours (Full Time):
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Responsibilities Work as a member of the health care team to assure excellent patient care:
Greet patients and escort them to assigned examination room
Document appropriate history, vital signs and chief complaint for visit type
Prepare the patient for appropriate visit type
Assist the provider during treatment and/or procedures
Administer and store medications according to clinic policy
Make referrals as appropriate and necessary, as per procedure
Collect lab specimens and escort patients to lab
Administer immunizations and injections as appropriate and requested
Identify opportunities to improve work flow, work processes and patient care, and work cooperatively to implement these and other quality improvements.
Adhere to HIPAA guidelines
Qualifications Education:
High School Diploma/GED
Successful completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited school preferred
Experience:
Successful completion of medical assistant externship preferred
Certificate/License:
Certification must be completed within the first 90 days of employment and may be reimbursed by PCC.
Medical Assistant Certification
CPR Certified
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of protocols for MAs relating to patient care, provider assistance, exam rooms and records maintenance
Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse population
Self-starter; able to work with minimal supervision
Strong oral and written communication skills
Patient, flexible and able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Our Benefits Include:
18 PTO days per year & 11 paid holidays
Major Medical Health Insurance Coverage. Most employees experience $0 in out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Dental & Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-paid Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Annual Training
403(b) with 4% employer matching
People’s Community Clinic is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or sex stereotyping.