St.Thomas Community Health Center is seeking a full time experienced Medical Assistant in Primary Care. The candidate will provide individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. The medical assistant will assist co-workers in providing the highest quality personalized patient care for all age groups and maintains a positive work relationship with the health care team.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. (Some college preferred)

Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program

Basic Life Support at the Healthcare provider level training

Must be skilled with electronic medical records and email messaging systems.

Must possess strong leadership, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and telephone skills.

3-5 years of experience in a primary care setting including Pediatrics

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Infectious Disease experience is a bonus.

Strong clinical skills including vital signs, point of care testing, administration of injections, EKGs

Proficiency with VFC/LINKS data entry and using an electronic medical record.

Must demonstrate an ability to work efficiently under pressure, set priorities, be self-directed, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Ensures the safe, productive, and efficient operation of the clinic Ensures all patient records and related documents are managed and maintained timely, accurately, and consistent with all HIPPA and related regulations and requirements. Supports Provider to ensure readiness for patient visit. Enables clinic operations by effectively managing the patient flow in and out of exam rooms. Obtains pertinent patient information as requested by provider. Cleans, stocks and maintains exam rooms (supplies, patient education materials) Communicates pertinent patient related information to the physician. Completes point of care testing, physician orders and prescription requests timely and accurately.

Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes, and related duties complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as clinic policies and procedures. Documents, per clinic guidelines, all patient information accurately in the EMR (including, but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, brief history, patient instructions, communication of test results, messages, phone calls, etc.)

Uphold and consistently represent the values and mission of the organization at all times.

Accepts responsibility for attending appropriate in-services/education programs to maintain MA certification Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Responsible for annual clinical skills competencies and clinical requirements.(i.e. annual in-services, blood borne pathogen CPR, TB testing, undoing racism seminar, )

Our Mission

To provide culturally competent healthcare of the highest quality, regardless of the ability to pay. St. Thomas Community Health Center fosters relevant research and educational activities directed toward achieving health care initiatives that reduce disparities in our community, Central to our mission is acknowledging the role of antiracism and providing care to all who are in need.

Location/Facility -

1936 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130 2014 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 2000 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

1020 St. Andrew Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

3943 St. Bernard Ave. New Orleans, LA, 70122

230 Ochsner Blvd, Gretna, LA 7005 3500 Holiday Drive, New Orleans, LA 70114

Hours - dependent on clinic location. Monday - Friday 7:30a -4:30pm or 8a to 5pm

Job Type: Full-time, not remote job Excellent Benefits including 401K with 6% company match. Short term and long term disability insurance, ten paid federal holidays.