Medical Assistant Scribe (Outpatient), AHPN Stockdale, Per Diem

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA

80d

About The Position

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. The position assists physicians in a clinic setting to efficiently compile complete and detailed electronic medical records/patient charts. Responsibilities include documenting medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician, including patient medical history and physical exams, procedures/treatments performed by healthcare professionals, patient education, and physician-dictated diagnoses and prescriptions. The role also involves performing non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of licensed healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
• Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire: Preferred
• Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Medical Assistant - NCCT (NCCT) or Certified Medical Assistant- NHA (CMA-NHA) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or American Medical Tech Board MA (MA-AMT): Required

Responsibilities

• Prepares referral letters as directed by the physician, ensuring they are mailed or faxed daily to all physicians involved in the patient’s care.
• Researches contact information for referring physicians, coordinates referrals, prepares operative reports, and performs other clerical tasks as assigned.
• Spots mistakes or inconsistencies in medical documentation and checks to correct information.
• Ensures all clinical data, lab or other test results, and the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record.
• Alerts physician when chart is incomplete.
• Complies with specific standards and legal/ethical requirements for preparing medical documents and for keeping patient information confidential.
• Collects, organizes and catalogs data for Physician Quality Reporting System and other quality improvement efforts.
• Assists in developing and maintaining systems to track patient follow-up and compliance.
• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients.
• Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
• Obtains vital signs and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs venipunctures as ordered.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees