The Medical Assistant performs a blend of administrative tasks like scheduling and billing alongside clinical duties such as recording vitals and administering medications. They are responsible for preparing patients for examinations and assisting physicians during treatments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience or valid medical assistant credentials. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire, and graduation from a medical assistant program is preferred.
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Job description
Description: *Eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus*
About Jordan Valley Community Health Center
Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant will perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Key Responsibilities
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients. Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Benefits
Overview:
Medical and
Prescription
Drug
Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
Health
Savings
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Pet Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Employer Match
403(b) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Prescription Drug Coverage
Pay on Demand
Sign on Bonus
Hospital Care Insurance
Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
Flexible
Spending
Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
Dental and
Vision
Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Retirement
Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Life and
Disability
Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
Employee
Assistance
Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Additional
Voluntary
Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Pay on
Demand
Available
Holidays: Nine paid holidays per year. Health Requirements:
All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Requirements
Required Qualifications: 1-3 years relevant clinical experience or current valid medical assistant credentials. Basic Life Support (BLS) required, must obtain within first 90 days of employment.
