Certified Medical Assistant - RHC
Plumas District Hospital•Quincy, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for the coordination of patient care needs during the office visit and assisting the nursing personnel and medical staff as needed. The MA assists with clinical and business office duties.
Requirements
- Current CPR Certification.
- Graduate from a medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
- CMA Certification through a National or California certifying agency: American Association of Medical Assistants American Medical Technologists California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute. National Healthcareer Association.
- Ability to apply good clinical judgment, plan work, establish priorities and maintain flexibility.
- Proficient written and verbal skills.
- Ability to instruct and teach.
- Ability to use a computer proficiently.
Responsibilities
- Uses time efficiently: Rooms patients on time, anticipates providers’ needs and actively works to find additional projects when time is available.
- Takes accurate vital signs, performs necessary lab work, and ensures that proper documentation is included in the patient’s record prior to provider’s visit.
- Prepares patient room and equipment for procedures, assisting when necessary.
- Updates the allergy and medication list.
- Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications and immunizations under the provider’s written orders.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
- PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
- Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
- Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring: A 3% employer contribution
- An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
- $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
- Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
- Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
- Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
- Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
- Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
- The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
- Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
- Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
