Medical Assistant - Regular Full-Time and Per Diem Pool

County of Riverside • Multiple Locations, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The County of Riverside's University Health System (RUHS) - Community Health Clinics are currently seeking qualified Medical Assistants throughout the County of Riverside for various departments. This job posting will serve to fill regular full-time and per-diem vacancies. This posting will remain open as vacancies arise, serving as an opportunity for prospective candidates to apply for available positions. Positions designated as bilingual (Spanish) recruitments require demonstrated proficiency. Candidates requesting consideration for bilingual recruitment must successfully complete and pass a County-administered bilingual proficiency assessment. Once submitted, applications will remain valid for a duration of 90 days. Should an application expire, individuals are welcome to reapply. Applicants may indicate their employment preference type and preferred location/clinic in their application. Joining a pool recruitment allows your application to be considered for current and upcoming vacancies throughout Riverside County. Staffing demand in the Desert Region (Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio and surrounding cities). Applicants from this posting may be used to fill other openings throughout RUHS departments. Under direct supervision, Medical Assistants assist licensed professional medical staff within the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) by providing a variety of client/patient services, including basic administrative, clerical, and medical support services for clients/patients and the public; and other related duties as required. Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. To be considered for this position, applicants must upload copies of both their Medical Assistant Certification and AHA BLS card to their application profile at the time of submission. If you are having difficulties uploading your required documents, please email them to [email protected].

Requirements

• Completion of a certification program in medical assisting.
• Possession of a valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.
• Knowledge of relevant medical terminology.
• Knowledge of basic patient care and/or administrative techniques.
• Knowledge of medical assisting skills and the various types of materials and equipment related to outpatient care and their applications.
• Knowledge of methods of conducting or assisting patients (per medical care provider's instructions) with basic tests and treatments performed at an ambulatory care clinic.
• Knowledge of basic needs and problems of disadvantaged groups: the causes and treatment of medical and/or public health problems and the problems facing the educationally and economically disadvantaged.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with a wide range of social and ethnic groups as well as professional staff and community members.
• Ability to obtain and record accurate patient information, and perform routine clinical procedures.
• Ability to follow and implement activities according to written standardized procedures.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks (e.g., utilizing a personal computer for inputting pertinent client/patient information, answering phones, filing, etc.).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
• Must upload copies of both their Medical Assistant Certification and AHA BLS card to their application profile at the time of submission.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or from an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is preferred.
• One year performing front office/back office support duties as a medical assistant in a physician's or dentist's office, hospital, health center, or other healthcare setting.
• May perform phlebotomy for blood draw or transfusion (with phlebotomy certification), as directed.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients/patients at reception desk or counter; assist them in completing necessary documents and applications, answering routine questions and providing information; interview clients/patients to gather basic health related information (e.g., health status, living conditions, diet, residency, mobility, parenting skills, healthcare needs, etc.); register clients/patients using related computer information at time of appointment; obtain/verify patient demographic information; monitor client/patient behavior in the waiting room.
• Obtain medical history and chief complaint, including allergies; assist patients in ambulation and transfer; maintain medical charts and schedule appointments for staff.
• Perform routine medical data clerical tasks (e.g., typing, personal computer data input, filing, answering phones, etc.); inventory supply needs and help obtain medical and office supplies.
• Verify patient's health insurance coverage; contact health insurance to verify insurance eligibility and/or authorization for treatment (if patient does not have health insurance coverage, refer patients to Admissions and Collections Clerk for assistance); may receive and record payment for clinic visit.
• Submit treatment authorization requests into the EPIC database; check treatment authorization requests for completeness; follow-up on the status of treatment authorization requests.
• Record information for each patient encounter such as medical procedure and diagnostic tests performed by physician or licensed personnel.
• Prepare patients for examination, including positioning, draping, shaving, and disinfecting treatment sites; collect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and basic information about present and previous conditions; provide patient information and instructions as directed by medical staff.
• Perform the following routine clinical procedures: Taking vital signs, administering medications (oral, sublingual, topical, vaginal, rectal, inhalation, immunizations and subcutaneous injections) or providing a single dose to a patient for self-administration; performing simple or automated visual testing, obtaining, but not interpreting, results; removing sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations; may perform phlebotomy for blood draw or transfusion (with phlebotomy certification), as directed.
• Perform ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen; assist with collection of non-invasive specimens such as urine, sputum, semen and stool; perform basic screening tests (e.g., electrocardiogram or visual acuity); perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) waived laboratory tests such as occult blood, ovulation tests, pregnancy, sedimentation rates, hemoglobin, urinalysis, and glucose screening.
• Process physician orders, including laboratory, x-ray, EKG, and schedule all same day tests and appointments; ensure diagnostic tests are received prior to patient's visit.
• Screen for eligibility for participation in health programs; assess client/patient progress and determine whether recommendations regarding health are being followed.
• Provide feedback, verbally and in writing, to licensed professional staff regarding client needs and community responses to health services and programs; obtain and evaluate specific information regarding health problems in order to provide guidance and instruction; conduct formal and informal information sessions covering good health practices and available health services.
• Make referrals to licensed professional staff.

Benefits

• Regular Full Time Rates: $20.80 - $30.08 Hourly $3,604.65 - $5,213.18 Monthly $43,255.74 - $62,558.11 Annually
• Per Diem Rate: $30.08 Hourly $5,213.18 Monthly $62,558.11 Annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree