Certified Medical Assistant

Locations: Albuquerque, NM

Type:Urban

Salary Range:$16 to $17 / Per Hour

Open Period:2/16/2024 until filled

Summary:First Nations Community Health provides affordable health services to a growing population of underserved and unserved individuals and families, including individuals experiencing homelessness. Some of our services include Primary Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Traditional Wellness and Healing, and Alternative Therapies.

We offer competitive pay, a full benefit package with health, dental, vision, 401(k), and Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays. For consideration, please email your resume to resume@fnch.org or applications may be completed on our website at www.fnch.org

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Duties:Program Responsibilities: 1. Assists with direct patient care procedures (e.g., vital signs, weighing and measuring infants/children, recording data on the growth chart, and collecting patient history information). 2.

Performs office duties (e.g., computer entries, answering phones, scheduling appointments, conducting referrals, etc.) 3. Assists in the efficient operation of the clinic by coordinating patient services through interaction with clinic staff and other FNCH programs. 4. Performs routine specialized procedures such as venipuncture and sterile dressing changes. 5.

Maintains and stocks laboratory and medical exam rooms with laboratory and/or medical supplies as necessary. 6. Assist with patient collections by identifying patients eligible for Medicaid or UNM Cares and completing referral forms. 7. Works collaboratively with Primary Care Clinic staff and other FNCH programs. 8.

Conducts visual acuity for physicals. 9. Triages patients. 10. Performs EKGs. 11.

Dispenses medication under the supervision of the physician. 12. Assists the physician with simple medical procedures such as IUD placement/removals, wound care, and other procedures. 13. Performs lab tests including rapid strep, mono, pregnancy, Hematocrits, Hemoglobin A1cs, and cholesterol. 14.

Provides injections including depo and immunizations. 15. Conducts ear and eye irrigations. 16. Sanitizes all equipment and instruments. 17.

Locates and files patient charts. 18. Assists patients with completing paperwork (e.g., Breast and Cervical Cancer forms, release of information forms, etc.). 19. Ensures the medication room door is locked at all times. 20.

Attends staff meetings and other meetings as requested by the Supervisor. 21. Provides relief to the front desk receptionist as requested. 22. Assists in advocating for patients which are consistent with the Medical Assistant training and certification. 23.

Recognizes and reports conditions requiring immediate action to medical provider. 24. Coordinates clinical care with the BCC and Title X programs. 25. Attends relevant trainings as approved by the Chief Medical Officer.

Keeps abreast of current practices and concepts through literature reviews, seminars and trainings. 26. Assists the Primary Care clinic with clinic operations including triaging, rooming, and taking vitals of patients. 27. Assists in the efficient operation of the clinic by coordinating patient services through interaction with clinic staff and other FNCH program

Qualifications:1. Certification as a Medical Assistant. 2.

Previous experience in a primary care clinic or other similar health center preferred.

Work Type:Permanent, Full