Medical Assistant

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

2d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking a Medical Assistant & Patient Service Representative (MA & PSR) to work under the supervision of a medical provider. This role involves performing a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodating services for clinic patients to facilitate prompt, quality care. FHCSD is a large federally qualified health center (FQHC) with a mission to provide comprehensive healthcare and supportive services to all, with a focus on the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved populations. The organization operates numerous sites across San Diego County, offering a broad range of medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health services.

Requirements

Medical Assistant diploma from an approved course required.
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of experience in ambulatory care setting or similar setting is highly preferred.
Bilingual in English/ Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Attends in-services or completes make-up assignments.
Keeps sites in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care Requirements.
Performs Waive Testing and Phlebotomy.
Consistently follows FHCSD Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment.
Prepares patients for examinations and procedures and assists providers as needed.
May support provider productivity.
Assists with managing clinic flow, scheduling patient follow-up appointments, communicating referral information, and discharge instructions.
Responds to voicemails, routes messages, and returns phone calls in a timely manner.
Records patient information in Electronic Health Record (EHR).
May be responsible for administering medications, including injections.
May be responsible for cleaning, processing, and sterilizing medical instruments.
Collects and handles laboratory specimens appropriately.
Follows 5S and continuous quality improvement methods in the workplace.
Performs other duties as assigned.