Medical Assistant

Aria Community Health Center•Hanford, CA

2d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants within the scope of practice. The role also performs clerical and information technology functions in a clinic setting, including operating electronic health records and electronic dictation systems. The MA’s primary goal is to increase provider efficiency and productivity by anticipating provider needs and facilitating clinic flow. The MA is expected to be discreet, tactful, adaptable, organized, attentive to detail, self-motivated, and dependable, exercising good judgment while avoiding distractions to medical staff and patient care. The MA prepares patients and areas for procedures; performs patient intake, screenings, measurements, and specimen collection; and assists providers with examinations and treatment procedures. When acting as a scribe, the MA documents provider encounters, diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, prescriptions, orders, and procedures. The role also supports patient discharge, prepares and maintains exam rooms, performs quality controls, and maintains information in computer systems and patient charts. Other routines and tasks may be assigned. The position is located in Hanford, California, and is full-time on the day shift. Day-to-day clinical supervision is provided by the provider on duty; organizational supervision is provided by the Site Manager and/or department Supervisor. Physical functions include moving around the work environment, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds without assistance, frequent standing, sitting, bending, and reaching, regular use of hands and fingers, and some pushing and pulling. The position requires hearing, clear speaking, adequate vision, and cognitive abilities needed to complete tasks and make decisions.

Requirements

Education or experience as a Medical Assistant.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to recognize the physical examination process and record examination details.
Computer proficiency and ability to learn new applications quickly.
Legible handwriting and ability to record information accurately.
Organizational skills focused on tracking patient care and improving patient flow.
Professional demeanor and awareness of privacy considerations for patients and families.
Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively and remain calm and effective in busy or stressful situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, by phone, and in writing.
Adherence to policies and procedures, including safety, confidentiality, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance standards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.
Ability to meet the stated hearing, speaking, vision, cognitive, mobility, and physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
Experience with NextGen software preferred.
Medical coding training or certification preferred but not required.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and areas for procedures.
Obtain vital signs, height, and weight; perform vision and audiometry screenings; and obtain the reason for the visit and patient history.
Collect specimens using correct techniques, including urine and capillary specimens for glucose, hemoglobin, lead, HA1C, and cholesterol.
Assist providers with patient examinations and treatment procedures as directed.
When serving as a scribe, transcribe history and physical examinations and accurately document provider encounters, diagnoses, symptoms, follow-up instructions, prescriptions, orders, and procedures.
Support patient discharge by confirming instructions are clear, checking encounter forms for required signatures and information, and assisting patients with checkout or appointments.
Open and prepare exam rooms, check equipment and supplies, clean exam tables and countertops, log refrigerator temperatures, and perform quality controls.
Maintain and enter information in computer systems and document information in patient charts.
Perform other routines and tasks as assigned.
Assist in training new staff and students completing externships.