Medical Assistant - Family Practice - 4 day work week

Trinity Health•Saratoga, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care at St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, at 1 Maple Commons in the Saratoga/Wilton area. This is a full-time role with a four-day work week, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position includes clinical duties and, when applicable, front-end and general office functions. The Medical Assistant works cooperatively with the care team, follows the Patient Centered Medical Home care delivery model, maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 10 months of work and/or clinical training experience in the healthcare field.
Proficiency in obtaining manual vital signs.
Experience using an electronic health record system.
Commitment to confidentiality and respect.
Ability to obtain and record patient data, including health history, family history, allergies, current medications, current complaints, and health screening questionnaires.
Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology.
Experience assisting physicians, nurses, or other healthcare providers with clinical tasks and procedures.
Ability to provide patients with information related to health and wellness.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Training Program.
National Medical Assistant Certification: CMA, CCMA, or RMA.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, take appropriate vital signs, and document necessary health information in the electronic medical record.
Respond appropriately to patient concerns and notify physicians when patients need physician intervention.
Complete referrals and obtain pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing.
Follow proper protocols for collecting and delivering specimens.
Participate in required meetings and practice huddles.
Complete incoming patient forms and scan them into the electronic medical record when applicable.
Use Universal Precautions, follow procedures for exposure to blood or other body fluids, and document exposure incidents according to policy.
Keep patient exam rooms stocked and clean, and follow office protocols for ordering and stocking supplies.
Perform office testing with appropriate training and within scope of practice.
Handle medical waste appropriately and provide educational materials and electronic copies of medical records to patients.
When applicable, perform front-end functions including scheduling, registration, check-in, check-out, charge entry/claims, and end-of-day processes.
Perform general duties including document processing, scanning, and inbox monitoring.
Complete mandatory training and maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Communicate respectfully and effectively and work cooperatively with team members to support quality patient care.
Adhere to the St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates Code of Conduct.
Obtain and maintain medical assistant certification according to the MA certification policy.
Cross-cover other areas as needed.