The Medical Assistant or Nurse assistant in an integral part of the healthcare team. The MA or CNA will assist the healthcare team in a professional manner in the community health center setting. Responsibilities include administering quality care, immunizations, and health education to patients of all ages in trained areas of competencies; assisting in the lab and pharmacy as appropriate; working with all healthcare personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care. 

Frontera is willing to train and support an employee who is interested in getting their MA certificate.

Required:

· Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention, and motivation. 

· Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols.

· Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations.

· Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act.

· Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

· Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs.

· Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, center staff, and the general public.

· Ability to prepare statistical and administrative reports.

· Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for patients.

· Ability to use a glucometer and interpret the results.

· Ability to use office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, fax machines, telephones, and copiers.

· Ability to prioritize and allocate resources.

Preferred:

• Healthcare experience
• Customer service experience
• CNA experience and certification
• MA experience and certification

 The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer. If the essential functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee, reasonable accommodations may be made.