Community Clinic is a patient-directed Community Health Center, which provides affordable primary health care and supportive services to our neighbors in Northwest Arkansas. Community Health Centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers, is a Federal designation whereby community health needs are identified and are responded to appropriately. We provide health care using a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) approach: the needs of the patient come first. Community Clinic recognizes that every employee plays a vital role. We care. You belong.

Community Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team at Siloam Springs Medical Clinic in Siloam Springs, AR. The Medical Assistant assists in patient care under the direction of the clinicians and Clinic Nurses, assisting in providing excellent primary health care to our patients. The schedule for this position will be Monday - Thursday between 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Occasional evening and Saturday.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains patient flow during clinic so as to assure prompt service for patients.
• Obtains vital signs, measurements and laboratory tests accurately, as per protocol.
• Obtains chief complaint and reason for visit using excellent listening skills.
• Maintains exam room supplies and cleanliness for optimal efficiency.
• Assists as requested by provider in procedures and examinations within guidelines of certification and/or training.
• Translates written and verbal communication between patient and providers, nurses or ancillary staff, as requested by either the patient or staff and as skills allow.
• Adheres to applicable regulatory guidelines and laws, including but not limited to HIPAA/HITECH, CLIA, HRSA, NCQA PCMH and OSHA.
• Ensures that Community Clinic will not cause or allow any organizational practice, activity, decision or circumstance which is unlawful, imprudent, and negligent, contrary to mission, vision or policies or in violation of commonly accepted nonprofit or professional ethics.
• With respect to the treatment of users, our Clinic’s Staff may not cause or allow conditions, procedures, or decisions that are unfair, unsafe, undignified, discriminatory or preferential, or fail to provide appropriate confidentiality.
• Ensures that Community Clinic protects our IRS tax-exempt status (501(c)(3) at all times.
• Ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops. Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities, including overnight travel.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Proficient spelling necessary.
• Ability to work and function independently and within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people of all backgrounds.
• Proficient knowledge in computer software such as Microsoft Office Software.
• Able to perform proficiently on current practice management system and/or electronic medical records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant or other appropriate certification preferred.
• Spanish/English or Marshallese/English bilingual ability required

Why Work at Community Clinic?

• Be a part of a mission driven organization providing comprehensive health care to everyone in your community, regardless of their financial or medical situation!
• Automatic 5% contribution to employee retirement plan, no match required!
• Competitive pay, time-off, and paid holidays!
• 2 Annual bonus opportunities worth up to $1000 each!