Anderson Valley Health Center (AVHC) is located in beautiful Mendocino county known for its Wine, Waves and Wilderness, 2.5 hours north of San Francisco. Anderson Valley Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center and is the sole provider in the Anderson Valley area. We serve a unique population of general patients and migrant and seasonal farm workers. AVHC is currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join our family and help us provide excellent care to the residents of Anderson Valley.
We are looking for a candidate who is mission driven, provides patient-centered care and has impeccable clinical skills. Our health center staff are a wonderful group of dedicated, professional individuals, committed to equity and inclusion. Our work environment is flexible and friendly. We are a busy clinic as the sole provider of medical, dental and behavioral health care in the area. Candidates must work well under pressure. We value our employees and strongly encourage a sustainable work/life balance.
Bilingual is preferred but not required. Potential to learn new skills and obtain higher positions with experience and proven work-experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00-$25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
- Outstanding communication skills
- Prepares patient exam rooms
- Performs preliminary procedures to expedite patient flow
- Performs medical procedures as directed by providers
- Provide patient education per provider direction(e.g. tests ordered, medications prescribed and follow-up treatment/visits)
- Perform basic laboratory procedures and/or other procedures
- Notes all phone conversations in patient chart
- Check and order medical supplies
- Sterilize medical supplies
- Patient friendly demeanor
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g. HIPAA)
- Medical Office experience performing patient intake duties
- Knowledge of basic communicable diseases
- Knowledge of infection control practices
- Ability to perform basic emergency care including CPR
- Ability to deal with patients sympathetically and tactfully
- Ability to work independently
- Other duties as assigned