Urban Health Plan
At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 40 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
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Description
Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Spanish) to join our Behavioral Health Department at El Nuevo San Juan (ENSJ). ENSJ is Urban Health Plan’s flagship location and our largest Federally Qualified Health Center.
As a Medical Assistant you will support a dynamic and professional team of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other providers that provide quality healthcare to our adult and pediatric patients. The MA supports patient care, and clerical duties.
Candidates must possess availability to work Tuesday- Saturday 8am-5pm with one late evening from 10am-7pm during the week.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares examination rooms, stocks inventory, and sterilizes instruments.
- Obtain vital signs, chief complaint, and medical history and accurately records in medical records.
- Assists providers during all aspects of exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Registers and verifies patient demographics.
- Schedules appointments and recalls patients for required services.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required and Medical Assistant Certificate or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- 1 year of related experience in the healthcare sector.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
- Flexible work schedule
- Proficiency with computers and software.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-volume environment.
- Kindness, compassion, and patient-centered work ethic.
Salary: $18/hr