Impact Lives, Impact Community Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff. We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to join our integrated health team at Diamond Neighborhoods FHC. This location offers a wide array of services including primary care, reproductive services, cardiology, mental health, vision, SUD, dental care, a physical rehabilitation clinic, pediatrics and many other services. Due to the expansive services provided at Diamond Neighborhoods FHC, this position is ideal for an experienced Medical Assistant interested in working with a diverse group of professionals. Location Details Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am 5:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm) Address: 4725 Market Street San Diego CA 92102 Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/diamond-neighborhoods-family-health-center Responsibilities Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and assists providers as needed Support nursing staff and providers as directed Assist with managing clinic flow Schedule patient follow-up appointments, communicate referral information, and discharge instructions Explain medication instructions, and seek additional support for patients if needed Administer medications, including injections, when appropriate Draw blood and administer vaccines Respond to voicemails, routes messages, and return phone calls in a timely manner Record patient information in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Clean, process, and sterilize medical instruments Collects and handles laboratory specimens appropriately Follows 5S and continuous quality improvement methods in the workplace Follow all HIPPA guidelines Performs other duties as assigned Requirements High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Work Experience Medical Assistant Certification At least 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care setting or a similar setting is highly desirable. Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Arabic preferred Rewards Full Time, $26-$30.34/hr Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs Annual Raises and Career Growth In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits. $26.00 - $30.34 If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness Employee Hub (gobenefits.net) About Us Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country. Anti-Discrimination Statement Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.
