Medical Assistant - Internal Med Carmel

Community Health Network • Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists the provider at an ambulatory health care site by facilitating patient visits and procedures, performing routine laboratory tests, processing referrals, and supporting quality outcomes for the practice population. The role also participates in Network quality initiatives focused on best practices.

The Medical Assistant collaborates with the care team and maintains positive relationships with patients, providers, and staff. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, managing patient flow, obtaining vital signs and specimens, documenting care in EPIC, performing protocol-based point-of-care testing, and processing referrals and medication refills.

Requirements

• Graduate or certificate of completion from a recognized medical assisting program, OR a high school diploma/GED plus one year of medical assistant experience in a physician practice within the past three years.
• Medical Assistant certification required within six months of hire.
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude toward problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for patient use, including cleaning and stocking supplies.
• Room patients and manage an efficient flow of the provider’s caseload.
• Obtain vital signs, perform EKGs, and collect specimens as needed.
• Document care using the EPIC EMR system.
• Perform point-of-care testing based on the patient’s chief complaint and available protocols.
• Process referrals and medication refills.
• Assist providers with patient visits and procedures, routine laboratory tests, and quality outcomes for the practice population.
• Participate in Network quality initiatives regarding best practices.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, providers, and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED