Medical Assistant in Mattawa, Washington at Mattawa Community Medical Clinic

Hourly Pay $16.66-DOE

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our Behavioral Health/Medical team at Mattawa Community Medical Clinic (MCMC). As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care and support to our behavioral health provider. You will be responsible for performing various clinical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth clinic operations and patient satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certificate or diploma in Medical Assisting or a related field
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a medical clinic or hospital setting
• Certification of CNA or MA-C

Responsibilities:

• Performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and draw blood
• Collecting and processing specimens for laboratory testing
• Assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records
• Maintaining patient records and ensuring confidentiality
• Providing exceptional customer service to patients and their families

Skills:

As a Medical Assistant, you will utilize your skills in medical assisting, phlebotomy, and specimen processing on a daily basis. You will also need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and their families. Additionally, you will need to have the ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. Your experience with electronic medical records (EMR) software and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish will be highly valued