Job Description

Overview

Park DuValle Community Health Center is a 501c3 non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served the local community for over 50 years. Park DuValle Community Health Center strives to adhere to the highest quality standards of patient care, regardless of patients’ insurance status or ability to pay. Employees of Park DuValle Community Health Center, Inc. are deemed to be federal employees qualified for protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

PDCHC offers primary care for adults and children, women's health, behavioral health services, dental, WIC and Nutrition, insurance enrollment, lab, pharmacy and radiology services, transportation, exercise classes, and other enabling services. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Job Skills / Requirements

A PDCHC Medical Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. Support providers and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Greeting patients professionally with a positive attitude
• Recording and updating medical history and contact information
• Scheduling patient appointments
• Performing standard care procedures; like checking vitals or collecting lab samples.
• Scheduling appointments
• (LABS) Venipuncture and finger sticks.
• Obtaining weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature and making notes on chart as well as recording height and weight on growth chart.
• Assisting the provider during the examination as needed.
• Cleaning/Sanitazing/Disinfecting rooms following the patient’s exit.
• Performing EKGs.
• Following prescribed OSHA precautions.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Ensuring that the consulting and examinations rooms are clean.
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience as a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and EHR software

Education Requirements (Any)

Graduate of clinical training program as Medical Assistant.

Certification Requirements (All)

CPR Certification
BLS / CPR
Certified Medical Assistant

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Bi-weekly accrued Paid Time Off