Medical Assistant - Front/Back Swing, Pediatrics, Multi-Site, (San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma), Full-Time, Days
About The Position
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare's most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. The Medical Assistant - Front/Back Swing, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead and Practice Leader, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management. This role assists the providers within scope of practice to provide quality patient care. This includes gathering patient information, assessing patient requests, obtaining and monitoring patient vitals, assisting with procedures and re-processing instruments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
- A Medical Assistant certification is required.
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
- At least one year of related medical assisting experience in a physician's office or other clinical setting, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Allscripts Experience preferred
- Re-processing/ procedural experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Rooming patients, including obtaining vital signs, obtaining reason for visit, and documenting symptoms their frequency, and severity.
- Provide courteous and compassionate care.
- Documents all required information in electronic medical record. This includes meaningful Use data, Pay for Performance data, and ACO related information.
- Provide injections, immunizations and other patient care services as ordered by the medical provider.
- Provide assistance during medical procedures.
- Use electronic medical records and work off "task lists" to complete patient visits or requests.
- Recognize urgent medical needs and triage care appropriately.
- Provides patients with accurate information when answering questions and concerns.
- Maintains patient records and protects patient confidentiality.
- Complete referrals accurately and appropriately.
- Disinfects exam rooms between patients and all patient areas at end of the day.
- Assist with clinic upkeep, including daily cleaning and supply ordering/inventory.
- Answer telephones in a cheerful manner.
- Schedule appointments.
- Take messages for patients using electronic medical records.
- Greet and check in patients.
- Address patient requests and inquires.
- Resolve patient concerns.
- Process insurance issues (i.e., verifications and authorizations) and assist patients in understanding insurance plans.
- Return calls as necessary
- Various assigned administrative processes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
