Medical Assistant

Job Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Westside Family Health Center (WFHC) is a nonprofit community clinic dedicated to providing high-quality, low-cost healthcare to more than 13,000 women, men and children. Founded in 1974, WFHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center with 50+ employees and volunteers. We’re currently seeking a Community Healthworker/Medical Assistant to join our team, so if you have a passion for healthcare and want to make a difference in the community, Westside Family Health Center could be the opportunity you’re looking for. Please visit our website at www.wfhcenter.org for additional information on WFHC.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, your major functions include participating in total patient care, assisting with preparing patients for examinations, procedures and minor surgeries, administering and recording medications, drawing and processing labs, acting as a patient liaison, and stocking and maintaining exam and procedure rooms
Ability to utilize the EMR (eClinicalWorks) to process the patient through the visit including but not limited to: arrive/room patients, accurately take and record vital signs, record necessary data elements as outlined in scope of work, obtain lab results and patient reports, facilitate prescriptions as outlined in scope of work, ensure correct electronic charting procedures, facilitate consent process using electronic program, facilitate follow-up appointment scheduling, provide patient with completed After Visit Summary
Be able to work with minimal supervision

Qualifications

CPR certification is required
Medical Assistant Certification or Diploma is required
Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications
Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements
Ability to obtain accurate vital signs
Skill to accurately perform a 12-lead EKG
Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow
Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures such as, but not limited to audiometry, spirometry, O2 saturation levels, ear lavage
Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
Minimum of one year experience as medical assistant in medical facility

Education High school diploma. Medical Assistant Certification or Diploma.

Salary and Benefits Full range of insurance benefits including a 403(b) plan.

How to Apply

Submit resume and cover letter by email to [email protected]. Reference “Medical Assistant” in subject line.

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WFHC’s goals are to improve the patient care experience, improve the health and outcomes of the patient population, and reduce per capita costs of patient care. WFHC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. Westside Family Health Center’s Federal Tax ID # is 95-2931931.

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