Medical Assistant III (Pain Management)

HEALTH AND LIFE ORGANIZATION INC•Sacramento, CA

1d•$29 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant III perform duties such as tray set-ups for patient treatment, vital signs, assist doctor with patient treatments/procedure, break down exam rooms and re-set for next patients, clean and sterilize, help with maintenance of medical equipment, and assist with explanation of treatment option and treatment coordinating with patient. The Medical Assistant III will also help with training of new hires, keep track of daily schedule and help direct patient traffic to help prevent the medical team from falling behind, track lab cases, copy and keep records of invoices, restock operatory rooms, patient chart up-keep, and help with patient referrals. Work closely with the Manager, Nurses, and Providers to ensure the office is running smoothly. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to scheduling appointments, answering phones, pull and file charts, training new staff, inventory control, assisting with ordering supplies, help with dental referrals, and help with medical billing.

Requirements

High School Diploma OR equivalent
Certificate of completion for an accredited Medical Assistant Program
Three years of experience as a medical assistant
Ability to conduct oneself in a profession manner
Ability to cooperative and collaborate with a team of medical professional to provide non-discriminatory care to underserved patient populations
Ability to use Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook
Ability to learn and use Electronic Health Record Systems (e.g., IMS, EPIC and Dentrix).
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high volume environment.
Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks in a fast paced environment.
Ability to take initiative and function with a high level of independence and problem solve.
Ability to maintain a good attendance and report to work on time
Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written)
Ability to provide good customer/patient services
Ability to lift 20 pounds
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 7-8 hours per day
Ability to adhere to the health center’s policies and procedures include but not limited to safety, employment and medical care services.

Responsibilities

Document Chief Complaint, Patient medical history, social history, family history, current medications, and other pertinent information
Take and document patient vital signs: Blood pressure, temperature, etc.
Prepare patients and exam rooms for medical test and examinations
Create a positive and comfortable atmosphere for patients
Assist Providers during examination, treatment and procedures as requested
Perform minor procedures direct supervision of a provider
Collect specimens and label as required
Perform lab tests such as UA/UPT, EKG, HGB, etc. as requested and allowable
Administer topical, oral, intramuscular medications/vaccines as ordered and qualified
Stock exam rooms daily
Stock and monitor medical supplies, medications, and vaccines
Inform manager of all shortages of supplies or any malfunctioning equipment
Clean and sanitize all rooms such as exam, treatment, vital, and waiting rooms.
Clean and sterilize medical instruments in accordance to policies and procedures
Accurately document vaccine and medical supply usage
Record Vaccine refrigerator/s and freezer/s temperature twice daily
Import Labs into patient files
Assist with communication between provider, patient, HALO personnel and third party providers
Complete lab slips and other required forms when necessary
Traveling to other medical clinics to provide coverage
Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, other governing authority regulations, and Internal Policies and Procedures
Assure all work/laboratory/exam areas are compliant in all standards such as OSHA, Medical Board, HALO Policies and Procedures
Monitor validity of forms, responses and communications and make corrections when necessary
Perform all duties of Sterilizer when deemed necessary
Train staff as requested by Manager
Monitor daily patient schedules and alert medical team of any changes
Train new staffs as requested by Manager
Assist in creating a productive and collaborative environment
Run reports as requested by Management
Maintain invoices for record keeping and finance department
Verify shipments received and sign off on invoices
Order medical supplies as approved by Manager
Monitor and maintain 340b Medications
Monitor and maintain all medications, DME, oxygen tanks, etc. (expiration, lot #, etc.)
Look over all schedules and assist manager in making any adjustments to maintain maximum efficiency
Train, Lead and Motivate Medical Assistants
Report any non-compliance to Manager
Prepare and participate in audits such as HEDIS, DHCS, Internal, etc.
EZIZ and Bio-hazard training
Act as VFC coordinator
Participate in QA/QI committees
Monitor/Maintain Front and Back Office performance
From time to time, supervise all staff when Officer Manager is out as assigned
At all times you will perform and undertake such other duties and responsibilities as are requested of you by Office Manager and/or Provider