Medical Assistant, Sports Medicine

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

2d•$28 - $33

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Sports Medicine service. The role supports patient care and clinic operations, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, assisting providers, and helping manage clinic flow. The Medical Assistant records information in the electronic health record, handles messages and patient follow-up, and may administer medications or clean and sterilize instruments. Duties also include waived testing, phlebotomy, and appropriate collection and handling of laboratory specimens. The position requires consistent adherence to FHCSD policies and procedures and applicable clinic requirements, along with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment. The employee attends in-services or completes make-up assignments and follows 5S and continuous quality improvement methods. Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required. The role serves patients of all ages.

Requirements

Medical Assistant diploma from an approved course.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform essential duties and meets required state or federal certification requirements.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training.
Valid California driver's license, an automobile, proof of minimum car insurance required by California law, and an acceptable driving record for occasional travel between sites and other locations.
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal interactions with clients and coworkers as part of a multidisciplinary community health team serving a diverse, multicultural population.
Ability to multitask, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.
Basic computer literacy, including electronic medical record documentation, obtaining patient background information and reports, and following up on appointments.
Basic organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in an ambulatory care or similar setting is highly preferred.
Multilingual ability is preferred; languages noted include English, Spanish, Arabic, and Somali, depending on current priorities and locations.

Responsibilities

Attend in-services or complete make-up assignments.
Keep sites in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care requirements.
Perform waived testing and phlebotomy.
Follow FHCSD policies and procedures to support positive patient outcomes.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment.
Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and assist providers as needed.
Support provider productivity as needed.
Assist with clinic flow, scheduling follow-up appointments, communicating referral information, and providing discharge instructions.
Respond to voicemails, route messages, and return phone calls in a timely manner.
Record patient information in the electronic health record.
Administer medications, including injections, as needed.
Clean, process, and sterilize medical instruments as needed.
Collect and handle laboratory specimens appropriately.
Follow 5S and continuous quality improvement methods in the workplace.
Perform other duties as assigned.