T.H.E. HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: MEDICAL ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: Medical Unit
STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Medical Unit Manager. The
Medical Assistant offers assistance to the providers for
necessary patient care services within the scope of the
clinic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Greets all patients in a professional and friendly manner.
2. Takes vital signs of patients: height, weight, blood pressure, indicates reason for
visit, brief review of medical history and prepares patients for examination by
provider.
3. Obtains records and performs indicated "in-house" lab tests, immunization,
hem-occult and any other tests as ordered by a provider. Obtains results for
providers when necessary.
4. Performs Rapid HIV testing.
5. Performs EKG's as ordered by a provider.
6. Completes necessary document accurately for all lab work.
7. Provides assistance to provider during physical examination and/or specialty
procedures as needed.
8. Completes & enters data into patient's records and submits all forms in a timely
manner.
9. Maintains medical unit supplies in laboratory and exam rooms.
10. Attends and participates in meetings as required.
11. Other duties as assigned.
Education and Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification in Medical Assistant
• Certification in CPR
• Phlebotomy Certification a plus
• Minimum one year of Medical Assistant experience
• Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, and economic
backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and a self-starter with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer proficiency
• Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system is highly
desirable
• Bilingual in Spanish required