Job Summary
The role involves providing essential support to the healthcare team by preparing patients and examination areas, updating patient visit records, aiding healthcare providers during procedures, administering medications and vaccines, and collecting laboratory samples. The position also includes maintaining medical supplies and ensuring a clean and safe clinical environment while managing referrals, follow-up documentation, electronic medical records, and patient interactions.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients and exam rooms for visits.
- Document patient visit information accurately.
- Assist healthcare providers with medical procedures.
- Administer medications and immunizations to patients.
- Collect laboratory specimens as required.
- Maintain clinical supplies and uphold a clean, safe environment.
- Assist with patient referrals and follow-up administrative tasks.
- Manage electronic medical records and facilitate patient communications.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Successful completion of a medical assistant externship is necessary.
- Certification as a medical assistant and CPR certification are mandatory.
- Medical assistant certification must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
- Strong skills in patient care, communication, customer service, and organizational abilities are expected.
People's Community Clinic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
