Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
As a Medical Assistant/Limited Scope X-Ray team member, you will function as a member of the patient care team performing medical assisting duties. As a Medical Assistant (MA)/Limited Scope team members, you will approach your tasks in a team-based care fashion which supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change while adhering to the spirit of the SALUD Mission Statement and Core Values.
The Medical Assistant/Limited Scope position is a part of the Career Development Program of SALUD; these positions at SALUD are required to complete the Career Development Program. The Career Development Program levels must be completed in a timely manner, as they are available, and within the parameters established by Salud. Those unable to complete the Program within the parameters set by the organization will not be allowed to continue in their current role.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives supervision from the home clinic Center Director, or Associate Center Director Receives day-to-day technical or clinical oversight from the MA Lead and/or medical providers.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Successful completion a formal MA training program, a minimum of 6 months in length, required
EXPERIENCE:
Previous healthcare experience preferred but not required
LICENSURE:
Graduate from a Medical Assistant/Limited Scope program
BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN RISK LEVEL:
High risk for blood borne pathogens
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires sitting, standing and/or walking for prolonged periods of time. Manual dexterity required for use of calculator, computer keyboard, photocopier, scanner, telephone and other office equipment. Occasionally lifts and carries items. Requires normal visual and hearing acuity. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Requires working under stress in emergency situations or irregular hours.
Additional Information
SALUD FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.