Medical Assistant I/II

La Clínica de La Raza
Oakland, CA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

La Clinica de La Raza is a Non-profit, community-based health center seeking Medical Assistants to deliver a great experience to patients and play an important role in patient-centered care.

What You Will Do

Perform various medical tasks and procedures, including preparing treatment rooms, administering health questionnaires, and collecting finger stick blood specimens.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for Medical Assistants who are inspired to deliver a great experience to our patients and who want to play an important role in patient-centered care.

Requirements

  • Basic medical assisting practices and skills
  • Modern medical terminology, chronic health conditions, and health education
  • Working with modern computer applications and electronic health records
  • Administration of skin tests and medication by injection
  • Methods of safely lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies
  • Cleaning and sterilization techniques for medical equipment, examining rooms and patients areas
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or other languages
  • Demonstrate flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefully
  • Able to work professionally and collaboratively in team-based care delivery
  • Comfort with direct patient contact and solid interpersonal skills for patient education and coaching
  • Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Use clear and efficient written and verbal communication skills using the English language
  • Complete and maintain accurate and concise patient records

Benefits

  • Health clearances and immunization records
  • Bilingual English/Spanish (or other languages) as required to meet the needs of the patient population
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