Job Details
Qualifications
- CNA
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Customer service
- Medical terminology
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Description
Description:
The Medical Assistant in an integral part of the healthcare team. The MA assists the healthcare team in a professional manner in the community health center setting. Responsibilities include administering quality care, immunizations, and health education to patients of all ages in trained areas of competencies; assisting in the lab and pharmacy as appropriate; working with all healthcare personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care.
Requirements:Frontera is willing to train and support an employee who is interested in getting their MA certificate.
Required:
- Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention, and motivation.
- Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act.
- Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs.
- Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, center staff, and the general public.
- Ability to prepare statistical and administrative reports.
- Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for patients.
- Ability to use a glucometer and interpret the results.
- Ability to use office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, fax machines, telephones, and copiers.
- Ability to prioritize and allocate resources.
Preferred:
- Healthcare experience
- Customer service experience
- CNA experience
- MA certification
Location: 1426 E Main St,Ste 300-400, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person