Medical Assistant in Los Fresnos, Texas at Chicanos Por La Causa

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

****Medical Assistant Certification (Required)****

• High School Diploma/GED

AND

• 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.

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)
• Bilingual. (Spanish/English). Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common medical reports and legal documents.
• 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.
• Valid Drivers’ License.
• 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)