Medical Assistant - Part-Time

WORKCARE INC•Scotts Valley, CA

11d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing clinical and administrative duties with the oversight of the Onsite Registered Nurse (RN), Regional Account Manager (RAM), and the Consulting Medical Director (CMD). This includes administrative clinic operations, medical surveillance tests, providing patient intake and care, assisting with special requests from client, and inventory management as well as assisting with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent acceptable with at least 2 years of directly applicable experience.
Knowledge and skills equivalent to those acquired through an accredited Medical Assistant education program, including basic knowledge of medical terminology and reporting, to perform office and clinical duties
Must be a Certified Medical Assistant.
Must have a current BLS certification
Must hold valid drivers license .
One to three years of experience in the healthcare field or in a related area.
Proficiency with computers using the Microsoft Office suite of applications for creation as well as modification, how to access and use the Internet and an e-mail program such as Microsoft Outlook

Nice To Haves

Occupational health experience preferred.
Certification in phlebotomy preferred

Responsibilities

Performing diagnostic testing such as vital signs, EKG, audiogram, pulmonary function test, vision acuity, and respirator fit testing.
Performing Wellness Testing (body fat, aerobic capacity assessment, upper body strength, etc.) and counseling (diet, exercise, tobacco cessation, etc.).
Preparing patients for examinations and assisting during exams.
Taking and Recording Vital Signs: Measuring blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates etc.
Taking and recording patient medical histories
Answering phones, greeting patients, and managing correspondence.
Managing patient appointments and maintaining scheduling systems
Updating and managing patient medical records
Ordering and maintaining medical & office supplies
Updating the medication/supply expiration binder
Assisting in managing workers' compensation case management program.
Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.