Primary Care Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Lab

Roots Community Health; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, aiding in patient flow, immunizations, and assisting practitioners during examinations. On-site, full-time position with emphasis on compassionate care for diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experience required.
• High School graduate or GED recipient.
• Two years’ experience in a community clinic or medical office setting preferred.
• AMT or AAMA registration preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy, EKG and audiogram tests.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms before and after examinations per infection control procedures.
• Assist in patient flow by timely rooming clients and managing room availability.
• Take and record vital signs in the Electronic Health Record.
• Perform intake, record medical histories and initial assessments.
• Perform immunization injections, phlebotomy and basic in-clinic lab testing.
• Copy and file lab results, x-rays and other reports in patient records.
• Provide patient education as instructed by practitioners.

Skills

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy

EKG

Audiometry

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

MS Office

Electronic Health Records

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years’ experience in community clinic preferred

AMT or AAMA registration preferred

Job description

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, aiding in patient flow, immunizations, and assisting practitioners during examinations. On-site, full-time position with emphasis on compassionate care for diverse populations.