Medical Assistant at Chicanos Por La Causa – El Paso, Texas
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About This Position
The ORR-Hummingbird team in El Paso, TX is hiring a Medical Assistant!
ABOUT HUMMINGBIRD
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, and receives healthcare and legal services in a trauma-informed system. Come join an empathetic, resourceful, resilient team supporting youths 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
Education/Background
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA); Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN); Certified Medical Office (CMO); or related medical field certification (e.g., phlebotomy, pharmacy etc.).
- High School Diploma/GED plus one (1) to two (2) years of experience in a healthcare setting with pediatric/adolescent population preferred.
- OR Associate/bachelor's degree in any related health area plus a minimum one (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.
Other Requirements
- Driver's License in good standing meeting company policy for insurability.
- 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.
- Medical Specialty - Pediatrics.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule and be on-call evenings and weekends.