Medical Assistant (Paradise - Urgent Care)

Golden Valley Health Centers•Modesto, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs nursing procedures and patient registration tasks and procedures. This position will work at the Paradise Clinic in Modesto, CA - Urgent Care Clinic.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic MA and back office procedures and medical terminology.
SKILLS: Basic computer skills and data entry skills; excellent communication skills.
ABILITY TO: Handle multiple priorities, build positive relationships, maintain a positive attitude and a warm and friendly demeanor; efficiently work in a team environment; travel as required for assigned site(s) and designated meetings/trainings.
High School Diploma and Medical Assisting certificate from an accredited program Required
Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates effective communication and problem- skills.
Works within a team care environment to provide excellent patient care services within scope of practice as established by the Medical Board of California.
Coordinates duties with Back Office Supervisor (BOS) and from licensed providers, RNs, LVNs, Director of Nursing (DON), Director of Operations (DOO), Quality Improvement/Assurance staff, GVHC trainers and Senior Leadership.
Pre-visit planning in collaboration with patient
Creating opportunities for patient access
Communicating effectively with care team throughout the day
Maintaining efficient patient care flow throughout the day
Providing continuity of care for the patient within the care team for that day
Collect and record patient data for vital signs, height, weight, and basic medical history
Medication and vaccine administration
Specimen collection and in-house diagnostic tests
Uncomplicated wound care and suture removal
Non-invasive treatments (e.g. ear lavage)
Removal of splints and orthotics
Application of prefabricated orthopedic appliances
Assisting in ambulation and transfers
Patient preparation for procedures and assisting provider in such
Provide patient instructions and education upon authorization of the provider
Emergency first aid and CPR
Nail cutting in healthy patients
Fit prescription lenses or use any optical device in connection with ocular exercises, visual training, vision training, or orthoptics
Records performance of authorized patient treatment and care in the medical record, consistent with GVHC protocols
Participates in staff education and training activities in collaboration with back office training staff.
Maintains required competencies as established.
Assists in facility management including keeping patient areas clean and safe
Assists in responding to and resolving patient complaints as needed.
Proactively assumes responsibility for continuous improvement activities and is receptive to accepting other job duties as assigned and as delegated.