Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Float Pool

Conifer Health Solutions•Modesto, CA

About The Position

This is a non-exempt float medical office position that requires local travel. Under the direction of a physician, the Certified Medical Assistant provides direct nursing care in a medical office, assists medical providers, and maintains a clean and safe practice environment in accordance with practice policies and procedures. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The position includes clinical duties such as assessing patients, documenting care, preparing equipment, assisting with treatments and procedures, administering prescribed medications and injections, performing venipunctures and laboratory testing, and maintaining supplies and instruments. It also includes coordinating consultations and appointments, helping with insurance pre-certification, answering phones, assisting with scheduling and checkout, and processing referrals. The role supports Tenet Physician Resources’ policies, privacy and compliance requirements, and workplace safety practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program, or three years of relevant work experience in lieu of program completion.
Medical Assistant certification; the employer allows 90 days to obtain certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited school, or three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting in lieu of the diploma.
Must comply with applicable mandatory vaccination laws; if a vaccination exemption is approved, regular testing is required in accordance with the law.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
Follow the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
Understand and follow applicable compliance responsibilities, laws, regulations, and corporate policies, and report compliance concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Assist with assessment of patient needs and health plans by taking vital signs, obtaining medical history and medication lists, assessing visual acuity, and determining the chief complaint.
Assess patients’ physical and mental status.
Complete required documentation in patients’ medical records according to practice charting policy.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians with medical treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Administer prescribed oral medications and intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.
Perform venipunctures and CLIA-waived and non-CLIA-waived laboratory testing.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors, including cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments according to practice policies.
Stock rooms for the daily work schedule and inventory medical and examination-room supplies.
Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection against blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
Arrange specialized consultations and testing appointments as ordered by physicians.
Notify appropriate insurance personnel to obtain pre-certification for surgeries or tests when required by the insurance company.
Answer office phones, assist the front desk with appointment scheduling, and direct calls appropriately.
Assist with patient checkout, referral processing, and scheduling.
Assist with other physician-practice functions as needed.