Medical Assistant (Outpatient) (AHCL) - Full Time

Adventist Health•Clearlake, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

In accordance with the Medical Board of California, the Medical Assistant (Outpatient) 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. This role performs a variety of duties and is represented by RCHEA. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving over 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with more than 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. The organization is committed to the safety and wellbeing of its associates and patients, requiring all associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
Current CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

Clinic/medical office experience
High School graduate or GED
Phlebotomy certification
Basic medical terminology

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.