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Medical Assistant (FQHC)

Job Location

Covington, LA, USA

Pay

Starting at $18 an. hour

Type of Job

Full-time

Published Date

March 4, 2024 at 6:00:00 PM

Job Description

Provides nursing care within the scope of practice that is patient centered and individualized and utilizes the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. Enters information into an Electronic Health Record on all patient services in a timely manner. Communicates effectively with clinic staff, patients and families.

Minimum Requirements

  • Be over 18 years of age

  • Medical Assistant certificate

  • Prior experience preferred.

Core Competencies

  • Provides primary and behavioral health care to patient's of Start's Health Care Center according to the scope of certification. 

  • Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration  of empathy and positive regard. 

  • Demonstrates knowledge of primary and behavioral  symptoms, diagnoses, interventions and impact. 

  • Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency/ethical guidelines.

Job Duties/Skills Required

  • Provides nursing care within the scope of practice that is patient centered and individualized and utilizes the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating. 

  • Enters information into an Electronic Health Record on all patient services in a timely manner. 

  • Communicates effectively with clinic staff, patients and families. 

  • Draw and obtain laboratory specimens for appropriate testing.

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,  401(k), and 401(k) 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.

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