Medical Assistant ll - General Surgery

Stanford Health Care•Menlo Park, CA

2d•$28 - $36

About The Position

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance job. A Brief Overview The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinic patient care team. The position performs clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting patients to obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient utilization of resources in the coordination of patient care. The Medical Assistant II performs the duties of the Medical Assistant I, in addition, acquires job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. Performs work in an assigned area to develop expertise needed to be fully functional in an assigned specialty area/clinic. Locations Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance What you will do Job Scope: Performs independently all of Level I, in addition, but not limited to the following: Patient portal and inbox message management. Assists with physician procedures. Assists with referral inquiries. Disability paperwork management. Rx Refill & processing prior Authorization. Assists coordinating of clinic huddles. Trainer/new employee orientation. Participates in maintenance of department A3. Assists providers with telemedicine services if needed. Scribing for providers. Knowledge: Same as Level I and, in addition: Requires the ability to independently apply knowledge to perform work, as appropriate. Prioritizes own tasks. Ability to independently check in-basket, refills, patient messages. Electronic Medical Record System Super User. Level of Supervision: Continues to develop knowledge and skills. Work is reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Assignments are selected to provide increased complexity and variety within the specialty area. All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned. These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. University HealthCare Alliance (UHA) is a physician network and medical foundation partnered with Stanford Health Care and Stanford Medicine. UHA was formed with a mission to provide excellent medical care through exceptional access and service in communities around the Bay Area and a vision to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. UHA is comprised of three medical groups with over 70 clinic locations and over 350 board-certified care and specialty care providers. We are dedicated to providing the highest standards of clinical excellence in order to ensure access for patients to leading providers, while contributing to Stanford University’s well-respected Stanford Hospital and Clinics’ transformation into a broader and more integrated regional health system. Together, UHA and Stanford are pioneering new ways to practice medicine across multiple locations, using Stanford’s advanced resources to create seamless continuity of care for every patient.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training.
One (1) to three (3) years of related experience.
Professional verbal and written communication skills stated above in CI Care.
Proficient Computer skills including but not limited to; keyboarding, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records.
Applicable scheduling System.
Electronic Medical Record System and databases applicable to clinics.
Organizational and multi-tasking skills required for varying procedures and managing interruptions.
Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner.
Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Responsibilities

Patient portal and inbox message management.
Assists with physician procedures.
Assists with referral inquiries.
Disability paperwork management.
Rx Refill & processing prior Authorization.
Assists coordinating of clinic huddles.
Trainer/new employee orientation.
Participates in maintenance of department A3.
Assists providers with telemedicine services if needed.
Scribing for providers.
Prioritizes own tasks.
Ability to independently check in-basket, refills, patient messages.
Electronic Medical Record System Super User.
Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.