Medical Assistant

Company: American Indian Health & Services
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

_*WE ARE HIRING! *_Are you interested in a job where you assist people of diverse socioeconomic, racial and cultural backgrounds, in order to improve their health and well-being? Are you excited to work for a non-profit organization that deeply values its staff, and offers great benefits? Are you an experienced Medical Assistant? Are you fluent in both English and Spanish?If you can answer YES! to all of the above questions, then this might be the job for you! Read on to learn more...*WHO WOULD I BE WORKING FOR?*American Indian Health & Services is a Santa Barbara based, non-profit organization where we provide quality medical, dental, pediatric and behavioral health services to all members of our community. Founded in 1994, our community clinic has served the Central-Coast's healthcare needs for over twenty years. Our patient-centered medical home model organizes primary care in a manner that emphasizes care coordination and communication between the patient and provider and outside specialists. We cultivate more engaging patient relationships and achieve better health outcomes by putting patients' needs first. Our doctors are leading the way in providing higher quality care at lower costs, and improving overall experience in primary healthcare.*WHAT WOULD I BE DOING AT THIS JOB? *Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/ week, Monday-Friday, non-exemptThe Medical Assistant prepares the patient for the medical provider, takes vitals, assists with treatment/exam, performs vaccinations and IM injections. Other duties include updating patient charts, following up with patients regarding their visits, minor laboratory procedures, maintaining medical supplies and maintains treatment rooms and equipment.*WHAT KIND OF EDUCATION DO I NEED?*1. Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited institution approved by the State of California; or A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.2. A high school diploma or GED3. Current CPR certification*WHAT TYPE OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?*Fluent in English and SpanishAt least one year of working as a medical assistant in a healthcare setting.Ability to clearly follow physician's instructions.Ability to interact with patients while respecting cultural differences.Maintain clinical knowledge with scope of certification.Ability to work and make decisions under stress situations when necessary.Ability to work with minimum supervision and cooperate with other staff.Ability to access and utilize clinical references as appropriate through the electronic health care system*IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY! *American Indian Health & Services offers a fantastic, well-rounded employee benefits package including:- 14 paid holidays per year- 5.5 hours per pay period of accrued PTO- 100% employer paid employee-only medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance (eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire)- 401k plan with 4% employer matching contribution (eligible after 90 days)- Paid AAA membership (eligible after 90 days)Job Type: Full-timePay: $25.00 - $34.67 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Primary CareSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:* Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)* Electronic Health Records: 1 year (Required)Language:* Spanish (Required)License/Certification:* CPR Certification (Preferred)* California Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)Work Location: In person

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