Job descriptionWe’re different. In a good way. In communities like ours, co-workers and patients are our friends and neighbors. Sometimes they are family. And we take care of each other like family. If you’re tired of the typical workplace grind, we have something very different in store for you. Reasonable hours, a devoted team, a commitment to improvement, and believing in the value of every person – whether employee or patient – are just a few of the qualities for which we’re known. We’re a human potential company. Join us and experience the difference of the Desert Sage Way. We can’t wait to meet you.Desert Sage Health Centers believes in patient-focused care delivered through a caring team of competent and caring health care professionals. As a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), Desert Sage Health Centers prides itself in the quality of care it delivers to more than 8,000 annual patients at three health center site locations. Our integrated system emphasizes prevention, healthy living and is designed to reduce health care disparities and avoid unnecessary trips to emergency rooms or other more costly forms of care.Desert Sage Health Centers is currently recruiting an energetic full time Medical Assistant to join our team. This individual needs to be self motivated, energetic, and willing to approach customer service with a smile first, for our clinical department! This individual collaborates with other health center team members assisting in the promotion of the health and well-being of patients. If this sounds like a good fit, then please apply!Responsibilities:
Schedules and coordinates paperwork for patient/provider appointments
Assists providers with examinations, treatments, testing, and procedures
Performs patient triage in-house and by phone
Enters nursing charges and patient related information into electronic health record software
Reviews patient charts, checks in patient, obtains and records all patient's vitals, histories, etc.
Directly addresses patient care gaps during and between visits
Participates in quality improvement efforts
Administers medications, immunizations and applies sterile dressings
Maintains and stocks inventory of office and/or clinical supplies
Educates patients regarding health-related issues
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of Medical Assistant Program.
CMA certification is in good standing or a Medical Assistant with intent to become certified
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitating (CPR) certification in good standing
Bilingual fluency preferred
Company Benefits:
Ongoing training and development.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company Paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance
9 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday to use at will
Paid Time Off
HSA
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Match
Referral Program
If you are self motivated, compassionate and ready to give back to your community, and have the necessary training, come join our team!Desert Sage Health Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Powered by JazzHR