Full-Time Job at Hope Community Clinic in Charlotte

Hope Community Clinic of East Charlotte is seeking a full-time medical assistant. We are a free clinic serving uninsured and underinsured residents of East Charlotte. Must be proficient in Spanish. This is an excellent gap-year opportunity for anyone interested in health professions school. You will work closely with a family medicine physician and family nurse practitioner. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, independent, can multi-task, and cares about serving the community.

Duties:

  • Taking medical histories
  • Rooming patients
  • Explaining treatment procedures to patients
  • Preparing patients for examinations
  • Assisting the physician during examinations
  • Performing basic laboratory tests
  • Instructing patients about medication
  • Transmitting prescription refills are directed
  • Phlebotomy
  • Taking electrocardiograms
  • Answering phone calls from patients

Responsibilities:

This individual will assist the physician and clinical staff with examination and treatment of patients.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED required

BS or BA preferred

CMA/EMT/CNA certifications preferred

Skills and Abilities:

  • Spanish language skills required (interview will be conducted partially in Spanish)
  • English fluency
  • Able to work in Microsoft Office
  • Able to lift 40 pounds
  • Able to stand on your feet for extended periods

Job Type: full time

Salary: $15 per hour

Please send resume and cover letter to Margie Lugibihl at mlugibihl@project658.com