Responsibilities:

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  Direct patient care and support
  
  • Perform nursing tasks under the direction of the registered nurse or authorized health care providers
  • Interview patients and records medical history, take vital signs, and prepare patients for medical visits
  • Conduct health/risk screening using standardized tools
  • Collect laboratory specimens as ordered
  • Assist providers in procedures using sterile or aseptic techniques
  • Promote patient self-management by providing patient education, appointment reminders and support in collaboration with the care team
  • Facilitate communication for patients and health care providers by providing translation or interpretation as needed
  • Complete accurate EMR documentation of patient information and services provided

• Effective teamwork, communication and collaboration as part of practice-wide care team
  • Demonstrate curiosity and understanding of patient registration, administrative workflows and prior authorization processes
  • Collaborate with the care team to conduct pre-visit planning and post-visit follow-up
  • Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) projects and other related activities
  • Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; and participating in team problem-solving
  • Adapt to changes in practice operations, workflows and patient needs as they emerge
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

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  High School Diploma and 2 years of work experience
• Associate's Degree preferred
• Work experience in the health care field preferred
  
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
  
• Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification required (Health Center will provide if needed)
  
• Bilingual in English/Chinese preferred
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
  
• Good problem solving skills and interested in learning all aspects of the practice

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $40,000.00 - 45,000.00 per year
  
• Medical insurance
  
• Employer-paid dental, disability and life insurance
  
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
  
• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
  
• Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)
  
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and
• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program