Job description

Medical Assistant Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting with all medical assistant back-office duties Works under the direction and supervision of the physician, mid-level provider and patient. Maintaining supplies, vaccines, and a safe clean environment.

Job Duties:

Medical Assistants are responsible for knowing their scope of practice.

• Prepare eMR Charts for visits with providers.

• Receives patients, takes, and records chief complaints, and prepares patients for examination, accurate vital signs, vision testing, audiology, medication reconciliation, and medical history intake.

• Reviews patient’s record forms for accuracy and completion.

• Prepares patients for examinations or procedures, setting up trays for procedures such as pap smears and cultures.

• Transmitting requisitions to the correct lab, specimen, and lab collection such as hemoglobin, RBS, UA dip sticks, UA culture, and pregnancy tests may be ordered by providers.

• Knowledge of vaccinations, confirming prior to preparation, administration, and record keeping.

• EKG

• Administers medications intramuscularly, intradermally as ordered by a provider.

• Prepares and replenishes supplies in the treatment room and exam rooms; maintains exam rooms in an orderly and constant state of readiness.

• Sterilization of instruments and maintenance of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.

• Proper disposal of contaminated, and outdated items per OSHA

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Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers whenever needed. Maintains good working relationships with all clinic personnel and patients.

• Performs other duties as needed.

• Responsible for having a current CPR card.

• Requires attending and participation in all staff meetings.

• Comply with Central City Community Health Center employee handbook, policies, and procedures • This does not limit clinical activities. MAs will work according to the Job description and scope of practice.

• Provides compassionate quality care to the patients of Central City within the scope of practice outlined by HIPPA, state, and or federal law.

• Consistently demonstrate and uphold CCCHC’s principle of providing quality health and human services to medically underserved and low-income populations in a culturally sensitive manner.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Knowledge of VFC, VFA, CHDP, Family PACT, and Sliding Fee Schedule guidelines.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

• Ability to plan and be organized.

• Ability to take initiative and be flexible and cooperative.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and company records.

• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills.

• All other duties as assigned and or instructed.

• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to the public.

• Demonstrated proficiency in various PC applications, including E-mail, Internet, and networking devices.

• Required to know, follow, and enforce safe work practices, and be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.

• Understand HIPPA and OSHA regulations and privacy practices.

• Dependable transportation, automobile insurance, and a current CA Driver’s License.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Medical Assistant Certificate

• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Working Conditions:

• Normal clinic environment:

• Occasional walking, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, and kneeling.

• Effectively act as a liaison between patients and providers

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while also being tactful, diplomatic, and empathetic.

• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively.

• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with managers, providers and other levels of personnel, and patients, in person and on the telephone.

• Ability to pay close attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain composure under conditions of urgency, and work well under pressure, and/or time constraints.

• Ability to handle and maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA regulations.

Central City provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Central City Community Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. We offer a dynamic work environment with competitive salaries and benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.61 - $22.31 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norco, CA 92860: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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