Certified Medical Assistant, Per Diem, Primary Care

Adventist Health•Clearlake, CA

13d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Medical Assistant (Outpatient) assists practitioners and RNs with basic administrative, clerical, and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, or their designee. This role involves cross-training for front office functions and filling in as needed. The position requires maintaining and meeting expectations 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, observing all clinic protocols and procedures, performing waived lab tests and internal quality controls, and preparing samples for shipment to the hospital lab. Additionally, the 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 in the patient chart. The position also involves willingly performing other duties and innovations as assigned.

Requirements

Current CPR Certification
Basic medical terminology preferred.

Nice To Haves

Clinic/medical office experience preferred
High School graduate or GED preferred
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.
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.