Medical Assistant I - Elm CHC

Clinica Sierra Vista•Fresno, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is a large Federally Qualified Health Center serving diverse populations, including those in inner cities, rural areas, and low-income families. They are looking for individuals who prioritize the patient experience. This role involves floating between front and back office medical assistant duties to cover staff shortages, promoting the Clinica Sierra Vista Production System (CSVPS), ensuring operational efficiency, and monitoring health center objectives. The position reports to the Director of Operations or designee and may be assigned to a home clinic or floated to other clinics as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program Required.
Possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card required, issued through the American Heart Association.
Possess and maintain a California Driver’s license and valid auto insurance.
Minimum two years of medical office experience in health care outpatient clinic setting, preferably in Federally Qualified Health Center.
Knowledge of billing codes and programs, HIPAA and Medical Record laws and regulations, and excellent customer service expectations.
Must adhere to CSV’s employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid approved exemption request.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in business related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Floating between front office and/or back office medical assistant clinical operation roles to fill staff shortages as assigned.
Promoting Clinica Sierra Vista Production System (CSVPS).
Ensuring operational efficiency.
Following through with implementation, monitoring and reporting on all health center objectives.
Maintaining proficiency in the role of Receptionist and Medical Assistant duties and responsibilities.
Monitoring the management of patient’s schedules to maximize access and minimize errors and delays.
Monitoring all functions of the patient check in/out process, including collections and deposits.
Ensuring health center and team are meeting TJC, HRSA, PCMH, HEDIS, UDS, CHDP, and all quality improvement guidelines and requirements.