La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.
Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Responsible for providing direct patient care to medical and/or behavioral health patients by performing general clinical duties. The Certified Medical Assistant plays a key role in the Physicians practice and provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, cost effective and efficient care.
Core Competencies:
Bilingual English/Spanish
Demonstrate courtesy and respect
Must have excellent phone etiquette
Must possess excellent time management skills
High attention to detail with high degree of organization
Must be a self-initiating and possess the ability to communicate to a variety of staff members
Must exercise and practice excellent judgment
Must be able to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision
Must be computer literate
Ability to handle patient complaints with tact and diplomacy
Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality
Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
Excellent math skills
Ability to work in compliance with Medical Assistants Scope of Practice as required by LCDF
Job Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant accredited teaching establishment
One year of clinical/medical office experience; two years preferred; experience as a phlebotomist preferred.
Current CPR and phlebotomy certifications required
Must have a current and unrestricted medical assistant (CMA) certification
Benefits: • Health Insurance - PPO • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • 401(K) with employer matching • Life and AD&D Insurance • Short Term Disability • Long Term Disability • Supplement Life Insurance • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Holidays (9) • Education Reimbursement • Cafeteria Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Travel Reimbursement