You are a caring, hard-working individual who thrives in a team environment and is committed to excellence. You have experience in a medical setting and are comfortable interacting with patients, as well as managing administrative responsibilities.

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.

Our Health Center offers a range of primary and specialty health care for adults and children. We provide specialized clinics, Eye Care, Dental, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN.

Job Description

A clinical and administrative position as a Medical Assistant in our Primary Care clinic in the OBGYN department. Excellent opportunity to develop a strong foundation in primary outpatient care, working closely in a team of medical providers, nurses and front desk staff. Weekend, Holiday and evening responsibilities in rotation.

Essential Functions

Primary care MA responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. 1. Rooming Patients
   2. Recording Vital Signs (Height, Weight, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen)
   3. EKGs
   4. Point of Care Testing (Urine Dipstick, Urine Pregnancy, Rapid Strep, etc.)
   5. Stocking Rooms/Managing Inventory
   6. Faxing Paperwork
   7. Triaging incoming faxes
   8. Triaging phone calls to the MA care team extension
   9. Medication refills
   10. Immunization administration during provider appointments
   11. Triaging Telephone Encounters (TEs)
   12. Managing paperwork related to patient care, i.e. plan of care, death certificates, letters of clearance, Vaccination forms, consent forms, etc

Competencies

1. Bilingual Preferred – Spanish, Creole
2. Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
3. Self-starter with ability to take initiative

Work Environment

This job operates in an office environment.

Physical Demands

Duties may require standing and walking, or sitting for long periods of time.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full time Job Monday-Friday 9-5 pm, included one late day 11: am to 7: pm and rotating Saturday

Required Education and Experience

1. Requires:
   1. High School diploma and/or equivalent
   2. Certificate of completion of Medical Assistant Program. CNA certification in lieu of MA certification accepted.
   3. Basic Life Support Certification within 90 days of hire
2. Preferred: Minimum of one year of experience working as a Medical Assistant

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

First Aid/Basic Life Support

Compensation:

$23-$25 per hour plus benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an