Medical Assistant - Urgent Care-Walnut Creek - Per Diem - 8 Hour - Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works with the physician and other members of the primary or specialty care team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties, in the “Front Office” or “Back Office”. The medical assistant also works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department, including gathering, organizing and documenting healthcare data information. Additionally, if assigned to the Call Center, the MA will be responsible for answering and routing patient calls, scheduling of patient appointments per department guidelines. The medical assistant reports directly to the practice manager, RN supervisor or director.
Requirements
- Completion of Medical Assistant Program - Accredited Required
- 1 year Ambulatory Preferred
- 1 year Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Preferred
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Certification Required
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Preferred or CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Preferred and Specialty areas may have additional requirements
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) Preferred
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Completion and documentation of California requirements with demonstrated competency for venipuncture/phlebotomy - Preferred (required for specific departments)
- Urgent Care Experience - Strongly Preferred
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual preferred.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
