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Medical Assistant
Summary
Title:Medical Assistant
ID:4717
Department Location:N/A
Category:Nursing / Allied Health / Clinical Support
Description

Taking Healthcare to New Heights

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers.  We provide primary care services (medical, dental and behavioral
healthcare) through 25 outpatient health centers in El Paso, Teller, Lincoln, Adams, Elbert, and Kit Carson counties.  We deliver care with our strong “Hospitality” culture.  Our organization has over 600 employees and serves over 10% of the residents in the Pikes Peak region.  Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC)
Job-Specific Details
This position is located at the Falcon Elementary School-Based Health Center

Job Summary

Direct support for patient care providers in the performance of routine and acute clinical functions pertinent to efficient, ambulatory patient care. Performs preliminary patient care, including vital signs, interviewing and documentation of the chief complaint. Collects lab specimens documents and routes to the lab with appropriate forms completed. Sterilizes and cleans instruments/equipment per agency protocols. Familiar with routine lab tests and procedures, able to recognize abnormal results and take appropriate action. Schedules appointments, and performs the necessary intake functions for arriving patients, assists in questions, directs telephone calls, and other patient service duties. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received: Clinical Team Manager, Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical Assistant Supervisor
Supervision Exercised: N/A

Qualifications
Education: Graduated from a Medical Assistant Program. “Registered/certified Status" required. Military applicant acceptable with equivalent training and registered/certified certification.
Work Experience: Externship completed. Previous ambulatory care experience preferred.
Cognitive Skills (Language, Math, Reasoning Ability): High language, math, reasoning and critical thinking abilities. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge required, keyboarding skills
Certificates & Licenses: MA  certificate; current CPR (BCLS) certification; Registered/Certified Certification.

Physical Demands
Able to support/lift at least 50 pounds. Long periods of standing, moving, occasional periods of sitting. Hearing within normal range for telephone use. Must be able to get from one clinic site to related locations.
*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a drug and alcohol free workplace and an Equal Opportunity

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