Medical Assistant (FDH Chestnut)

Sante Health•Fresno, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sante Health System is encouraging all Medical Assistants who are proficient in speaking English and Spanish to apply and to join our team full-time at one of our medical office teams in the Fresno, CA area. In this medical assisting position, you would provide top-notch customer service both in-person and over the phone and assist our physicians with delivering specialty care to our patients. Our medical office has an exceptional team-oriented environment that people want to be a part of! Here at Sante, everyone works together to achieve goals. This medical assisting job also comes with competitive pay and solid benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED equivalent
Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) required to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking patients and support delivery of care
Exceptional people and communication skills
Highly skilled in multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
A commitment to achieving a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
A no-task-too-small approach to the work

Nice To Haves

Positive - a can-do attitude that helps you rise to challenges
Patient-focused - our patients know that you will always listen and put their needs first
Customer service extraordinaire - patient and driven to solve problems and help others
Collaborative team player - willing to step in where needed to keep our medical office running smoothly
Calm, reassuring demeanor - ability to put our patients at ease throughout their appointment
Detail-oriented professional - nothing gets past you without being double-checked and put in the right place

Responsibilities

Welcome patients with a warm smile and exuberant demeanor.
Check patients in and verify their insurance and personal information on their records.
Register incoming referrals and schedule appointments.
Manage patient files, records, schedules and other information while maintaining strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Ensure that exam and treatment rooms are stocked with the necessary instruments and supplies and everything is sterilized.
Maintain the medication sample closet to ensure supplies are organized and stocked.
Obtain patient vitals and determine the nature of their visit.
Provide patient teaching related to pre and post care instructions.
Measure and fit compression stockings as recommended by the provider.
Assist physicians by preparing patients for minor surgeries and physicals, as well as by giving injections and applying splints and dressings.
Handle a variety of office duties including scheduling appointments, answering phones, screening calls, relaying messages by phone or mail, and answering patient questions about general policies and procedures.
Keep supplies and inventory well managed and ordering more supplies as needed.
Keep work area and lobby neat and orderly.