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Medical Assistant (Houma FQHC)
Job Description
Houma Start clinic is looking for a motivated Medical Assistant who is interested in working in a busy, fast paced clinic!
Minimum Requirements
Be over 18 years of age
Possess a valid driver’s license
Current CPR certification
Prior experience preferred
Core Competencies
Provides primary and behavioral health care to clients of Start’s Health Care Center according to the scope of certification.
Administer and monitor medications to clients of Start’s Health Care Center at the clinic and in the community.
Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan.
Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
Knowledge of agency and community resources and referral processes.
Job Duties/Skills Required
Maintains set clinic hours and sees some clients in the community on a flexible schedule.
Ability to relate to the public, regardless of racial ethnic and economic status.
Conducts themselves with a manner of professionalism that is conducive to patient care in an organized and deficient manner.
Draw and obtain laboratory specimens for appropriate testing.
Communicate effectively with clinic staff, patients, and families.
Enters information into an Electronic Health Record on all client services in a timely manner.
Consults with facility personnel and administrative field personnel; collects and analyzes data to identify needs for the assigned special services program within the particular service area.
Attends weekly and/or monthly staff meetings.
Any other duties or responsibilities that the clinical staff may assign from time to time and when the need arises.
Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year for regular full time staff, 403(b), and 403(b) matching.
About Start Corporation
Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.