Certified Medical Assistant, Per Diem, Float Pool

Adventist Health • Clearlake, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with the Medical Board of California, this position works under the general supervision of clinic physicians, supported by the clinic nursing supervisor, clinic manager, clinic mid-levels, and RN, in a controlled outpatient care area. The Certified Medical Assistant performs a variety of duties. This position is represented by RCHEA. The role involves providing basic administrative, clerical, and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, or their designee. The Certified Medical Assistant will cross-train for front office functions and fill in as needed. They are responsible for maintaining and meeting expectations on time for all competencies, licenses, 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. Maintaining confidentiality of staff, patient, and administrative information is crucial. The role also includes maintaining lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner, performing waived lab tests and internal quality controls, and preparing samples for shipment to the hospital lab. Additionally, the Certified Medical Assistant prepares patients for provider exams, collects baseline information, records it in the patient chart, takes patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements, and records these results. The position also involves willingly performing other duties and innovations as assigned. The Certified Medical Assistant serves patients across all age groups: Infant, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric, demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and service. This includes the ability to assess data reflective of the patients' status and interpret it relative to age-specific needs.

Requirements

• Current CPR Certification.
• National Medical Assistant certification required.
• Basic medical terminology preferred.
• Clinic-medical office experience preferred.
• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Must be a National Certified Medical Assistant and must maintain certificate and complete all required CEUs.
• Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED