Medical Assistant

WORKCARE INC•Berkeley, CA

14d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing clinical and administrative duties with the oversight of the Onsite Registered Nurse (RN), Program Manager (PM), Clinic Manager/Nurse Practitioner (NP) and the Consulting Medical Director (CMD) at an onsite location in Berkeley, CA. This includes administrative clinic operations, providing patient intake and care, assisting with special requests from client, inventory management, in addition to assisting with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed. Schedule: Day shift with 1-2 days per week until 7:00pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent acceptable with at least 2 years of directly applicable experience.
Knowledge and skills equivalent to those acquired through an accredited Medical Assistant education program, including basic knowledge of medical terminology and reporting, to perform office and clinical duties.
Must be a Certified Medical Assistant.
Must have a current BLS certification.
Must hold valid drivers license.
One to three years of experience in the healthcare field or in a related area.
Proficiency with computers using the Microsoft Office suite of applications for creation as well as modification, how to access and use the Internet and an e-mail program such as Microsoft Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Occupational health experience preferred.
Certification in phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing diagnostic testing such as vital signs, EKG, audiogram, pulmonary function test, vision acuity, and respirator fit testing.
Performing Wellness Testing (body fat, aerobic capacity assessment, upper body strength, etc.) and counseling (diet, exercise, tobacco cessation, etc.).
Preparing patients for examinations and assisting during exams.
Taking and Recording Vital Signs: Measuring blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates etc.
Taking and recording patient medical histories.
Answering phones, greeting patients, and managing correspondence.
Managing patient appointments and maintaining scheduling systems.
Updating and managing patient medical records.
Ordering and maintaining medical & office supplies.
Updating the medication/supply expiration binder.
Assisting in managing worker’s compensation case management program.
Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.