Medical Assistant Full Time

Position Overview

Job Title: Medical Assistant at St. Thomas Community Health Center. At our center, we are committed to providing culturally competent, high-quality healthcare regardless of a patient’s ability to pay while actively working to become an antiracist institution. In this role, you will support healthcare providers by ensuring efficient patient care, performing administrative tasks, and assisting with medical procedures—all of which contribute to an outstanding patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient care: Assist healthcare providers by taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and documenting medical histories.
• Medical procedures: Support with administering medications, collecting laboratory specimens, and performing basic point-of-care tests.
• Patient education: Provide patients with essential information about their conditions, medications, and treatment plans.
• Communication & coordination: Facilitate effective communication among patients, healthcare providers, and medical staff.
• Compliance & safety: Follow healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and safety protocols to protect patient confidentiality.
• Electronic Health Records (EHR): Accurately document and update patient information using EHR systems.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Graduate of a certified medical assistant program.
• Basic Life Support at the healthcare provider level training.
• Experience in a primary care or clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with electronic medical records and email messaging systems.
• At least 1 year of experience in a primary care or clinical setting.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Experience in pediatric care.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays