Medical Assistant

OverviewVista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.ResponsibilitiesSupports physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or nurses by taking vitals, assisting in medical examinations and other specific procedures, and providing translation services. Prepare patients for examination and assist providers with the examination and/or procedureTake vital signs, height and weight of patients; plot growth charts; administer immunizationsPerform laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office such as visual acuity, audiometric screening, Snellen tests, spirometry tests and EKG’s Give counseling, care and follow-up instructions, health education and materials to patients as instructed by providerQualificationsMinimum High school graduate or equivalent Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school or hospital including externship verification of 6 months’ clinical (back office) MA experience may be submitted in lieu of externship) Bilingual English/Spanish Current CPR certification Phlebotomy experience Preferred Minimum one year back office experience in a clinical environment Phlebotomy certificationRequired Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Good knowledge of general back office procedures, such as taking vitals, performing venipuncture, administering immunizations, etc Good comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in English and Spanish Emergency response capability for possible crisis situations Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities Pay Range$22.00 - $26.00 PI250656193 Apply