bilingual, Arabic/English
looking for a fun, safe, supportive work environment
looking for a competitive salary + benefits
Please come join us at Siloam Health where we share the love of Christ by serving those in need through health care!
Medical Assistant
Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
36-40 hours per week
Reports to our friendly, cool Assistant Nurse Manager
Job Purpose:
The Medical Assistant at Siloam collaborates with the larger team at both the Siloam Melrose and Siloam Antioch to provide patient care through intake, onsite diagnostics and treatments, patient education, and occasional home visits. Everything is done in the context of whole person care with a team model.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
May provide nursing support directly for one specific provider, or rotate among all the providers.
When needed, retrieves messages from the nurse voicemail, sending messages to the appropriate physician and/or their nurse.
Performs in-office procedures as needed: HbA1c, blood glucose, strep screen, U/A, pregnancy test, EKGs, audiometry and spirometry.
Provides PO, IM and nebulized medications as needed. May provide IV access on occasion.
Provides training and resource support for volunteer nurses.
Performs phlebotomy for in-office laboratory when needed.
Collaborates with other members of the team by making phone calls on behalf of the provider to the patient, pharmacy or another physician’s office.
May provide patient education as directed by provider.
Provides patient follow-up through phone calls and occasional home visits.
Delivers care in the manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
Education and Experience:
Current National Medical Assistant Certification preferred
Current CPR certification
Diploma or Associates Degree from a Medical Assisting Program
Qualifications:
Passionate about Christian ministry to the underserved and in full agreement with Siloam’s mission and core values
Willingness to serve persons with limited access to healthcare and who are from different cultures and faith beliefs
Computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office products as well as electronic medical records preferred
Outpatient experience is preferred
Adherence to OSHA and confidentiality requirements
Ability to work well in a team setting
Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred
Bilingual (Arabic/English)
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