Medical Assistant
Company: Pueblo Community Health Center
Location: Pueblo
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Medical Assistant: Salary Range: $17.38 - $24.54 an hourPueblo
Community Health Center offers a flexible benefits program to
full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more per
week.Benefit opportunities presently available to employees are
listed below:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision
InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceShort-Term Disability
InsuranceLife Insurance403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity PlanCafeteria
125 Flexible Spending AccountIn addition to the benefits available
for purchase through the Cafeteria 125 plan, Pueblo Community
Health Center offers supplemental insurances and generous paid time
off benefits including holidays and personal time off (PTO). The
organization also contributes to the employee's tax-sheltered
annuity plan after one year of service.All Pueblo Community Health
Center employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject
to the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (42
U.S.C. 12101 et seq ), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C.
2000e et seq.), the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (C.R.S.
24-34-401 et seq.), and any other relevant federal or State law. As
such all persons offered a position will be required to provide
valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment.Job
Summary:--- A team member of nursing services who participates in
the delivery of health care to the patients of Pueblo Community
Health Center. Reports to:--- Clinical Nursing Manager Supervision
Exercised:--- None Education/Experience/License/Certification:---
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program required.--- Current
certification or registration through NHA, AMT, AAMA or other
recognized credentialing organization is preferred.--- Equivalent
combination of appropriate education, certification, and experience
will be considered.--- Current B.L.S. with skills demonstration
C.P.R. certification for Healthcare Providers required.--- One year
medical assisting desired. Required Travel:--- Travel may include
limited local travel Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:--- The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.o Essential to have ability to understand
information/instruction, be able to exchange verbal information
with others and ability to present information/instruction
verbally.o Essential to have ability to read and understand written
materials and to compose information/instruction in a written
form.o Essential to have ability to memorize.o Essential to have
ability to reason mathematically, have analytical skills and be
able to problem solve.o Must have excellent organizational skills.o
Ability to speak Spanish desired.o Knowledge of Electronic Health
Record or other data management systems preferred. Essential Duties
and Responsibilities:--- To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.o
Ensure the function and activities of this department to embrace
the philosophy, mission, values, and Communicate with Heart service
model supported by the Board of Directors of Pueblo Community
Health Center, Inc.o Adhere to the guidelines and procedures of
Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc.o Follow scheduling procedures
for providers.o Follow clinical workflows and documentation for MAs
and providers within electronic patient charts.o Assist a Medical
Provider in providing direct patient care as needed, including
treatments, procedures, and emergencies.o Access, use and update
clinical data from various outside agencies.o Follow clinical lab
procedures including Point of Care Testing.o Maintain compliance
with vaccine storage, handling and administration policy and
procedure.o Maintain compliance with all Nursing and Infection
Control Policies and Procedures at all clinical sites.o Utilize
case Management programs (EIS, Breast Health, Colorectal Cancer
screening, Pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric immunizations) and
standing orders associated with them.o Maintain stock and supplies
in exam rooms per policy and procedure.o Manage daily workflows to
ensure timely completion of daily tasks.o Adhere to Nursing
policies and procedureso Provide nursing/medical assistant health
care services appropriate to the age-specific needs of all patients
in accordance with the principles of growth and development for
infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric life cycles.o
Ensure all clinical information is entered into and maintained
within patient recordo May perform phlebotomy at satellite
clinics.o Adhere to the Infection Control Policies and Procedures.o
Assist in the training of student externs and/or new Medical
Assistant staff.o Maintain current licensure and CPR
certification.o Perform other related duties as assigned.o Perform
duties specific to assignment at a satellite clinic per policy and
procedure.o Follow safety and security practices implemented at
PCHC.o Maintain patient confidentiality.o Assist with accurate and
timely completion of time and attendance activities.o Follow
organization and departmental call off procedure.---The above
duties are not all inclusive and are not intended to limit or
define the duties that may be assigned.Company's website:
Closing Date: Open until filled.Pueblo Community Health Center is a
tobacco and drug-free workplace. EOELocation: Pueblo Community
Health Center NursingSchedule: Full Time, M-F varied
Keywords: Pueblo Community Health Center, Pueblo , Medical Assistant, Other , Pueblo, Colorado
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