Medical Assistant (Manteca/Patterson)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) performs nursing procedures and patient registration tasks and procedures within the scope of practice established by the Medical Board of California. The position is based at the Podiatry Clinic in Manteca and Patterson, California, and reports to the Clinic Supervisor appropriate to the designated site. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed. The MA works within a team-care environment to provide patient care, coordinate with clinical and operational staff, support patient access and continuity of care, and maintain efficient patient flow. The role also includes collecting and recording patient information, performing authorized procedures and treatments, documenting care in the medical record, participating in training, and helping maintain a clean and safe facility.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic Medical Assistant and back-office procedures and medical terminology.
- Basic computer and data-entry skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, build positive relationships, maintain a positive attitude and warm, friendly demeanor, and work efficiently in a team environment.
- Ability to travel as required for assigned sites and designated meetings or trainings.
- High school diploma.
- Medical Assisting certificate from an accredited program.
- Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and push 100 pounds on wheels.
- Specific vision abilities including close vision and the ability to adjust focus; high manual dexterity; ability to reach above shoulder level, bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, and twist/turn; and good finger sensation.
- Hearing adequate for phone work and clear speech for staff and patient communication.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Work within a team-care environment to provide patient-care services within the scope of practice established by the Medical Board of California.
- Coordinate duties with the Back Office Supervisor and licensed providers, RNs, LVNs, the Director of Nursing, the Director of Operations, Quality Improvement/Assurance staff, GVHC trainers, and Senior Leadership.
- Collaborate with patients on pre-visit planning.
- Create opportunities for patient access.
- Communicate effectively with the care team throughout the day.
- Maintain efficient patient-care flow throughout the day.
- Provide continuity of care for patients within the care team for that day.
- Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, and basic medical history.
- Administer medications and vaccines.
- Collect specimens and perform in-house diagnostic tests.
- Provide uncomplicated wound care and remove sutures.
- Perform non-invasive treatments, such as ear lavage.
- Remove splints and orthotics.
- Apply prefabricated orthopedic appliances.
- Assist patients with ambulation and transfers.
- Prepare patients for procedures and assist providers with procedures.
- Provide patient instructions and education when authorized by the provider.
- Provide emergency first aid and CPR.
- Cut nails for healthy patients.
- Record authorized patient treatment and care in the medical record in accordance with GVHC protocols.
- Participate in staff education and training with back-office training staff and maintain required competencies.
- Assist with facility management, including keeping patient areas clean and safe.
- Assist in responding to and resolving patient complaints as needed.
- Assume responsibility for continuous-improvement activities and accept other duties as assigned and delegated.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with $0 deductible and out-of-pocket maximums of $2,000 individual and $4,000 family.
- PPO coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- 403(b) with match.
- Flexible spending account plans.
- Gym discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
