Certified Medical Assistant (Outpatient) (AHCL) - Per Diem

Adventist Health•Lower Lake, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area to best serve our community. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by charming small towns, beautiful mountains, vineyards and orchards. This area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best bass fishing, rural trails for hiking and biking, all the while being only two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast. Job Summary Cost Accounting Type: Fixed Direct Exempt: No In accordance with the Medical Board of California, works under general supervision of the clinic physicians supported by the clinic nursing supervisor, clinic manager, clinic mid-levels and RN, in a controlled outpatient care area and performs a variety of duties. This position is represented by RCHEA. Standards of Behavior Line of Responsibility and Authority LINE OF AUTHORITY: Certified Medical Assistant - Clinic Medical Director - Clinic Supervisor Professionalism and Self-Development

Requirements

Current CPR Certification.
National Medical Assistant certification required.
Basic medical terminology preferred.
High School graduate or GED preferred.
Clinic-medical office experience preferred.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients/individuals served.
Demonstrates and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients/individuals status and interpret relative to his age-specific needs, and to provide the care/service needed.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist or his designee.
Cross-trains for front office functions and fills in as needed.
Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
Maintains confidentiality of staff, patient and administrative information in the Clinic, hospital and community setting.
Maintains lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner.
Must be a National Certified Medical Assistant and must maintain certificate and complete all required CEUs.
Observes all clinic protocols and procedures as written.
Performs waived lab tests and lab internal QCs.
Prepares samples for shipment to hospital lab.
Prepares patient for provider exam and collects all baseline information and records in the patient chart.
Takes patient vital signs, height and weight measurements.
Records results in patient chart.
Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.