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Children's Clinics is seeking full-time, bilingual (English/Spanish) Medical Assistant in our Primary Care/Family Practice Clinic.
As a member of the Primary Care team, the Medical Assistant will join a strong transdisciplinary team serving a diverse patient population consisting primarily of children with complex medical needs including Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Neurogenic/Neurologic disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Down Syndrome. The MA will obtain patient vitals, performs routine clinical tests, and maintains electronic medical record in a Family Practice clinic setting. The desired candidate will possess excellent communication, organization, ability to multi-task, provide excellent customer service and thrive in a team environment.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. High School or General Education Diploma and certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program required. Current BLS certification required. Six months front and back office experience or related experience preferably working in a Pediatric Family Practice environment strongly preferred. Experience with Electronic Health Records (NextGen) system a plus.
JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant
JOB CODE: Z0022
DEPARTMENT: Clinical Operations
FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Manager of Nursing & Ancillary Services
REVIEWED: 01/2020
SUMMARY This position is responsible for supporting onsite Physicians and performing paraprofessional nursing care to patients. The Medical Assistant performs both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care of the patient. Takes and records vital signs, performs routine clinical functions and maintains medical patient electronic health record.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Obtains vital signs, height, weight and head circumference measurements as appropriate for specific medical clinic.
Assists with examination as directed by the physician or clinic nurse.
Administers medications under the supervision of the nurse.
Performs routine medical treatments.
Performs other duties as required and assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Skill in flexibility and tolerance for continually changing priorities.
Skill in intervention and collaboration
Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and detailed organization
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members.
Ability to operate personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job function.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Experience : One to six months related experience required
Experience working with children with complex medical conditions preferred
Licenses and Certificates : Certificate of Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program required
BLS certification required
Spanish Bilingual certification required
AGE OF PATIENTS ATTENDED BY EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION Check all that apply:
___ N/A _ X _ Neonatal (newborn) _ X _ Pediatric (birth-13) _ X _ Young Adult (14-21) _ X _ Adult (21-65)
FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE Employees are required to maintain a current Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Proof of a current fingerprint clearance card must be received within 90 days of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY: 1 Category 1: Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required.
Category 2: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure should be readily available.
Category 3: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues.
Children's Clinics reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs. This document is not intended to list all duties of the job. It is descriptive only of the chief duties and responsibilities. Benefits of working as a Medical Assistant in Tucson, AZ:
? Company offers great benefits
? Advancement opportunities
? Attractive package
