Medical Assistant, I or II Bilingual (65044)

Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge: 

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
3. Registration/Certification or two or more years of equivalent experience.
4. Completed and proficient in the Medical Assistant competency-based orientation checklist.
5. Ability to be a preceptor for newly hired staff.
6. Must complete CPR course within 90 days of employment.
7. Demonstrates ability to obtain and record accurate information.
8. Ability to use or willing to learn electronic medical records software.
9. Intermediate computer skills including data entry and typing.
10. Ability to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the licensed Provider, an ability to perform tasks, administer medications and injections, has knowledge of instrumentation used in lab point of care testing, as directed within 90 days.
11. Experience communicating with the patient population.
12. Experience working in a multi-faceted, fast-paced work environment. 
13. Experience maintaining confidentiality of information private and in accordance with HIPAA and Variety Care policy.

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge: 

1. Medical Assistant Certificate or LPN License.  Previous experience in a medical assistant role may be considered in lieu of a certificate/license.
2. Previous clinic or primary practice experience.