PRN Medical Assistant
El Centro Family Health
- Location
- Onsite (Taos, NM)
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
El Centro Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing affordable, accessible quality health care to Northern New Mexico. The role involves direct patient care and clinical support to physicians in a caring environment.
Skills
Benefits
- 401k
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- FSA
Full job details
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. We strive to improve the quality of life by bringing primary health care and basic health education to the people of Northern New Mexico through a system of clinics and cooperative programs. El Centro offers vital health services in a caring and supportive environment.
El Centro Family Health is seeking a PRN (as needed no guarantee of hours) Medical Assistant dedicated to serving the needs of our community.
An ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Attention to detail.
- Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge and fluent skills of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant learns and becomes familiar with medical terminology, the names of instruments, how to interact with patients and provides patient care and other related clinical, laboratory, technical and support to Physicians, Midlevel Practitioner, and Assistant Manager/Lead Medical Assistant or Designee to provide direct patient care following El Centro Family Health Care Policy and Procedures. May be required to travel to perform work assignment at any ECFH Medical Clinic.
Minimum requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: One (1) year of management and customer service experience in a related field required.
Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS)
(Must be obtained within 3 months of hire).
Medical Assistant Certification – (must be obtained within 18 months of hire).
Preferred Requirements:
Registered Medical Assistant
Benefits
- 401 k Retirement
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)