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Medical Assistant at Chicanos Por La Causa – El Paso, Texas

Chicanos Por La Causa
El Paso, Texas, 79938, United States
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The ORR Hummingbird team is hiring Medical Assistants for the following shifts: 5am-1pm and 2pm-10pm.

About Hummingbird
Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) manages the Hummingbird Project for unaccompanied minors in need of culturally competent whole wellness care. CPLC has 53 years of demonstrated quality experience serving the community as a high trust organization. Each minor in our care is case managed, educated, receives healthcare, and legal services in a trauma informed system. Come join an empathetic resourceful team supporting these youth to achieve timely reunification.


POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assessing, facilitating, and monitoring all components of client medical services. Additional responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations in policy development and implementation according to State Licensing and ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlement), as well as on-going program refinement based on advances in the program.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

  • High School Diploma/GED
    • OR Associate/bachelor's degree in any related health - Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in a hospital, clinic, medical record department or physician’s office. (Including any volunteer or internship experience)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN); Certified Medical Office (CMO); or related medical field certification (e.g., phlebotomy, pharmacy etc..), WITH 1 (one) to 2 (two) years of experience in a health care setting with pediatric/adolescence population preferred.
  • Bilingual. (Spanish/English). Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common medical reports and legal documents.

Other Requirements

  • Cleared Tuberculosis test results.
  • Immunization documentation: Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Td/Tdap), Varicella, Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Hepatitis A and B and COVID-19
  • Cleared background check from appropriate entity.
  • Cleared drug test results (for Texas programs only).
  • Comply with annual training requirements/licensure/certifications.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule and be on-call evenings and weekends.
  • Medical Specialty - Pediatrics
  • Fluent in Spanish (Required)
  • Medical Assistant Certification (Required)
  • Driver's License in good standing meeting company policy for insurability (Required)

Job Location

El Paso, Texas, 79938, United States

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