• Attends in-services or completes make-up assignments.
• Keeps sites in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care Requirements.
• Performs Waive Testing and Phlebotomy.
• Consistently follows FHCSD Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment.
• Prepares patients for examinations and procedures and assists providers as needed.
• May support provider productivity. Assists with managing clinic flow, scheduling patient follow-up appointments, communicating referral information, and discharge instructions.
• Responds to voicemails, routes messages, and returns phone calls in a timely manner.
• Records patient information in Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• May be responsible for administering medications, including injections.
• May be responsible for cleaning, processing, and sterilizing medical instruments.
• Collects and handles laboratory specimens appropriately.
• Follows 5S and continuous quality improvement methods in the workplace
• Travels to locations as necessary; integrates to workflow and helps support clinic productivity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Medical Assistant diploma from an approved course required.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
• Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Age 21; Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving with 7 years.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

• Minimum 1 year of experience in ambulatory care setting or similar setting is highly preferred.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.
• Ability to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.
• Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).
• Basic organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Bilingual in English/ Spanish preferred.