Medical Assistant- MMF Orthopedics Town Center West

Marshall Medical Center•El Dorado, CA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant of Marshall Medical Clinics works with providers and staff to ensure effective medical care is delivered to all patients in a timely, dignified, and caring manner. The position maintains continuity of patient care to support patient satisfaction. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for examinations and visits and assists providers as needed. The role also completes medication refills, follows up on lab results, makes referrals to specialists, returns patient calls, orders medical supplies, and cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and exam rooms. Medical Assistants are expected to float to other clinics when needed and perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of Marshall Medical Clinics.

Requirements

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
For Medical Assistant 2, current Medical Assistant certification from the California Certified Medical Assistant Board (CCMA), the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or another approved certifying body is required.
Previous experience with injections, EKGs, medication administration, and/or taking vital signs is required.
Basic computer and data-entry skills and electronic medical record (EMR) experience are required.
Knowledge of medical terminology and patient/family health education is required.
Ability to document clinical information accurately and clearly in the Electronic Medical Record.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to reprioritize work demands as needed.
Pleasant, friendly demeanor and ability to maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Comfort with regularly verifying and processing insurance eligibility and obtaining authorization requests, including identity verification with external partners.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
Previous Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examinations and visits.
Assist providers as needed.
Complete medication refills and follow up on lab results.
Refer patients to specialists and return patient calls.
Order medical supplies.
Clean and sterilize medical equipment and exam rooms.
Float to other clinics when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of Marshall Medical Clinics.
Maintain accurate and clear clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record.
Verify and process insurance eligibility and obtain authorization requests, including verifying personal credentials with external partners when needed.