GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Responsible to the Director of Nursing, RN, LPN and Physician.  Performs a variety of tasks as an entry-level worker on the health care team.  Introduces the client and/or client's family into the health care system.  Is the liaison between the client's, client's family and health care providers.  Obtains vital signs: (1) Blood pressure; (2) Heart rate (pulse); (3) Respiratory rate; (4) temperature (orally, auxiliary, or recta).  Some evening and Saturday hours may be required.  Must be willing to rotate among all SMC clinics.  Performs other duties as assigned.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school education or GED and accredited Medical Assistant Course; and/or 1-2 years of experience in a health care setting and certified by the American Association of Medical Assistants.  Must maintain certification by either re-examination or continuing education credit (CEU).  CEU's are obtained by attending AAMA approved programs.  Bilingual a plus.