Back Office - Medical Assistant I

Provide sick/vacation leave backup for other medical assistants.Assists with daily and monthly quality assurance reviews including emergency kit check off.

Record and maintain the refrigerator and freezer temperature logs.Order VFC vaccines.

Non-Essential Functions As directed by the Clinic, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.

Professional Requirements Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

Maintain current license, registrations and/or certifications.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Report to work on time and as scheduled as attendance and punctuality is necessary.

Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated.

Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.

Must have excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Expected to have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions.

Able to work independently with little or no supervision.

Qualifications

High school diploma, or GED required. College education a plus. Completion of medical assistant training program required. Phlebotomy certification a plus. Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in an outpatient medical clinic or hospital, medical office setting preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team. Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission. Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities. Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices. Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions. Ability to work with a diverse population. Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings. Must have reliable transportation. Must be self-directed and work productively with minimal supervision. Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook Knowledge of Electronic Health Records Perform phlebotomy and basic laboratory duties. Demonstrate the skills to provide age-appropriate care to the clients of the clinic. Demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to interpret information relative to the patients age related needs. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer. Pushing and pulling objects up to 25 lbs. Frequent wrist, hand, and finger dexterity to perform fine motor function. Position requires light to moderate work with 25 lb. maximum weight to lift and carry. Full range of body motion requires twisting body, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, listening, talking, and/or hearing, and seeing. Working Conditions Non-Ionizing Radiation (microwaves) Work Schedule You will generally be scheduled to work each day Monday through Friday, with starting times each day varying between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and ending time between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., as required to meet the operational needs of the company. There will be occasional Saturdays as needed. You will need to travel to other clinic locations as needed for cross coverage support.