Medical Assistant - Part Time

Inspire Health Medical Group•Fresno, CA

14d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

A nonexempt, part-time position responsible for preparing patients for exams and procedures; assisting physicians with surgeries and procedures; taking vital signs and measurements; obtaining and processing lab specimens; scheduling appointments, tests, and procedures; and supporting physicians to ensure effective patient flow. The Medical Assistant welcomes patients and visitors, rooms patients and updates their charts, assists with tests and procedures within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice, and helps coordinate patient care and office operations. The role also includes reviewing patient charts before appointments, arranging outside testing and authorizations, managing prescription refill requests and physician-approved orders, responding to voicemail inquiries, handling disability reports and medical records requests, and communicating test results and other relevant information to physicians. Additional duties include cleaning and sterilizing instruments, maintaining OSHA logs, restocking and ordering supplies, confirming appointments, sending new-patient packets, and providing backup as directed. The position works in medical office and exam/procedure room settings. It requires considerable walking and standing, appropriate body mechanics when assisting patients, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of the health care field, medical terminology, and medical office protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of assisting tasks related to the particular specialty medical practice.
Basic knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel.
Ability to perform medical assistant tasks appropriately and within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.
Tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete designated tasks.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience when dealing with patients and their families.
Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
Ability to spend considerable time walking and standing for four to six hours per day.
Ability to use appropriate body mechanics when transferring patients and assisting them with walking and dressing.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of work-related experience preferred.
Certified California Medical Assistant preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients, visitors, physicians, and staff in a warm, friendly, and professional manner.
Room patients and document vital signs and chief complaints in their charts; confirm medication lists and other information as instructed by the physician.
Assist physicians with procedures and tests within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.
Review patient charts two days before appointments and check that pertinent information, referrals, and test results are up to date.
Order outside testing, obtain required authorizations, and notify patients of scheduled appointments.
Process prescription refill requests and obtain physician approval; call or fax in physician-approved orders.
Check voicemail regularly and address or respond to inquiries by the end of each day.
Complete physicians’ disability reports and place copies in patient charts.
Route completed billing sheets to the appropriate location.
Clean and sterilize instruments.
Maintain OSHA logs and keep them current for compliance.
Restock patient rooms daily and inventory and order medical supplies as needed.
Check assigned physicians’ mail daily and notify physicians of patient lab and test results, meeting times, and other relevant information.
Make appointment confirmation calls as needed and send new-patient packets before first appointments.
Provide backup as instructed by the office manager and/or physician.
Handle medical records requests as needed.
Promote IHMG’s purpose, values, and foundations throughout the organization and to customers.