Medical Assistant OB; Bilingual

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Centro Med is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides healthcare for all populations. It is a primary care provider and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations throughout San Antonio and the New Braunfels area. Over the past 50 years, Centro Med has changed lives while remaining dedicated to the mission and vision of being a premier healthcare provider in the community.

Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing comprehensive care and quality customer service.

We improve lives through improving the well-being of families through high quality, compassionate health care.

• RESPECT:
  We treat all persons with dignity and compassion
• INTEGRITY:
  We build trust through honesty, word and deed
• EXCELLENCE:
  We use best practices to deliver exceptional quality care
• AFFORDABILITY:
  We manage resources to provide affordable health care
• TEAMWORK:
  We work together as a team in the interest of patient care

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 403(b) – Company Match Contributions
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance for your Spouse & Children
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Employee Assistance (EAP)
• Travel Reimbursement
• Critical Illness insurance, hospital indemnity, accident insurance – Additional benefits that fit your needs & lifestyle & help you feel extra protected
• 6 paid company holidays plus 2 extra floating holidays, paid time off/vacation time, career development opportunities and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work-life balance, innovation & teamwork.
• Benefits start after 30 days

As a Medical Assistant you will assist the physician with physical examinations and carry out nursing treatments and procedures according to Physician’s documented orders. The Medical Assistant must be well-versed in departmental policies and standards in order to efficiently perform assignments and maintain good public and working relationships. You must also be familiar with community health and social services.

• Intake – takes patient history, vital signs, symptoms and conditions and documents such information in the medical record.
• Administers patient immunizations following clinical protocols and provider's instructions.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the provider.
• Checks the treatment room for properly functioning equipment and stocks supplies.
• Maintains lab duties: daily quality checks and documentation in log books, specimen processing including related result documentation and provider notification of abnormalities, daily cleaning and disinfection of lab and equipment in accordance with infection control guidelines, submits QC and patient testing logs monthly.
• Travels to other Centro Del Barrio sites in carrying out duties.
• Assists the provider in specialized examinations and treatments/procedures as directed.
• Keeps and maintains the inventory for the supply room and assists the LVN Nurse Supervisor in other duties.
• Performs venipuncture as ordered by provider.
• Abides by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
• Abides by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
• Abides by all safety policies as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
• Demonstrates competence with all patients.
• Participates in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of Medical Assisting Program.

Experience: 1 year experience in a clinic or hospital setting preferred.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally.

Centro Med is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

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