Siloam Health
Medical Assistant, Bilingual
Siloam Health
Job Summary
If you are:
- bilingual, Arabic/English or Spanish/English
- looking for a fun, safe, supportive work environment
- looking for a competitive salary + benefits
Please come join us at Siloam Health Melrose where we share the love of Christ by serving those in need through health care!
- Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
- 36-40 hours per week
- Reports to our friendly, cool Assistant Nurse Manager
Job Purpose:
The Medical Assistant at Siloam collaborates with the larger team at both the Siloam Melrose and Siloam Antioch to provide patient care through intake, onsite diagnostics and treatments, patient education, and occasional home visits. Everything is done in the context of whole person care with a team model.
Job Responsibilities
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- May provide nursing support directly for one specific provider, or rotate among all the providers.
- When needed, retrieves messages from the nurse voicemail, sending messages to the appropriate physician and/or their nurse.
- Performs in-office procedures as needed: HbA1c, blood glucose, strep screen, U/A, pregnancy test, EKGs, audiometry and spirometry.
- Provides PO, IM and nebulized medications as needed. May provide IV access on occasion.
- Provides training and resource support for volunteer nurses.
- Performs phlebotomy for in-office laboratory when needed.
- Collaborates with other members of the team by making phone calls on behalf of the provider to the patient, pharmacy or another physician’s office.
- May provide patient education as directed by provider.
- Provides patient follow-up through phone calls and occasional home visits.
- Delivers care in the manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Current National Medical Assistant Certification preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Diploma or Associates Degree from a Medical Assisting Program
Qualifications:
- Passionate about Christian ministry to the underserved and in full agreement with Siloam’s mission and core values
- Willingness to serve persons with limited access to healthcare and who are from different cultures and faith beliefs
- Computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office products as well as electronic medical records preferred
- Outpatient experience is preferred
- Adherence to OSHA and confidentiality requirements
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred
- Bilingual (Arabic/English or Spanish/English)
Additional Information
Benefits
Siloam offers a full benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, life and long-term disability coverage, paid-time off, and participation in a retirement plan after one year of employment.
How to Apply
Please visit our website at siloamhealth.org/careers to find the link to apply. While there, browse to learn more about our Christian faith-based primary care clinic, our mission, and our core values.
Details
- Date Posted: April 1, 2022
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
- Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
- Salary Range: 18.00-20.00/hour