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Position Title:  Medical Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified) Department: Medical Reports to: LVN Manager Type: Union Certified Medical Assistant (CMA): $25.86 per hour Medical Assistant (MA): $23.51 per hour Position Summary: Under direct supervision, determine reason for patient’s visit; assist with minor surgical/diagnostic exams; assist patients to understand recommendations given by their health care providers; performs patient care functions; post patient’s information to medical records; answer and screen medical calls; provide support in planning continuity of treatment. Adhere to Clinica Romero’s mission and core values: Compassion, Commitment to Service, Quality Care, Respect, and Dignity; and complies with all policies and procedures of the organization. Responsibilities: • Take and record vital signs; report abnormal findings to provider. • Perform: venipuncture; EKG; apply/remove dressings and bandages; collect non-invasive specimens from both adults and children; assist patient in ambulation/transfer; perform simple lab test; read PPD skin tests; perform visual acuity/audiometric screening; perform finger sticks; obtain throat swabs; perform ear lavage; administer medication/vaccines as per CMOAR policy/ procedure and scope of practice including Pulmoaid. • Document reason for patient’s visit. • Observe signs, symptoms and reactions and report unusual conditions as appropriate. • Prepare consent forms as needed and required. • Administer and document treatments as per policy and procedure. • Maintain laboratory logs. • Collect and label specimens; prepares appropriate lab slips with 100% accuracy. • Prepare/assist the provider with examination and/or procedures. • Provide patient/family education related to treatment and after care according to policy and procedures.  Explain all procedures and treatments to patient prior to their performance.  Assure patients/family’s understanding by obtaining verbal feedback or return demonstration. • Adhere to infection control practices: Universal Precautions; Hand Washing; Sterile/Aseptic technique. • Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide. • Respond to emergency situations according to established policies. • Demonstrate knowledge in proper use of equipment and emergency procedures. • Maintain a safe, clean work area. • Maintain and observe ergonomics safety precautions. • Promote cost effectives by utilizing equipment and supplies in an efficient manner. • Maintain established stock levels in assigned areas • Learn and use current MIS system. • Adhere to HIPPA guidelines. • Discharge and arrange follow up appointments. • Document pertinent patient data. • Assure timeliness of services rendered to patients. • Assist with translation as needed • Assist Pharmacy Clerk, LVN and D.O.N. with monthly check medication expiration in the dispensary. • Generate and route data forms to appropriate destination (billing, medical records, etc.). • Review super bill forms. • Organize time and promotes team effort. • Maintain current CPR. • Perform clerical duties as assigned. • Attend in-services and/or trainings. • Ability to lift/move up to 15 pounds. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: • Medical Assistant certification • One-year experience in related field for Medical Assistant with Diploma. • No experience required if Certified Medical Assistant • CPR certification • High School graduate or equivalent • Basic computer skills • Bi-lingual English/Spanish required • Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written; work without close supervision, detail oriented and well organized. • Customer service skills: communication, empathy, patience, and technical knowledge • Work in team-oriented environment, and work well under deadlines. • Ability to work at multiple clinic sites