MEDICAL ASSISTANT

SANTA ROSA COMMUNITY HEALTH•Santa Rosa, CA

2d•$1 - $1•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant functions as part of the care team, assisting medical providers, serving as a liaison between patients and providers, and performing medical receptionist tasks as needed. The position is based at the Caritas Campus in Santa Rosa, California, and is full-time. The listed salary range is $25.48–$30.40 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).

Requirements

Graduation from a medical assistant program with appropriate certification.
Completion of a medical assistant externship or equivalent Medical Assistant experience.
Current CPR certification.
For Certified Medical Assistant (M134): certification as a Medical Assistant by the State of California through a certification examination; certification must be maintained and proof provided for personnel records.
Demonstrated proficiency with all tasks on the most current MA competency list.
Demonstrated computer and keyboard proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), as evaluated by skills testing.
Knowledge of compliance issues within a community clinic environment.
Willingness to report incidents that are unusual or incompatible with accepted clinic procedures.
Compliance with HIPAA policies.
Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to people from varied social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including lifting up to 30 pounds, using office equipment and a computer, communicating effectively, coordinating multiple tasks, and sitting or standing for at least one hour at a time.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of medical assistant experience preferred.
Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
Fluency in English and Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing) preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms at the beginning and/or end of each day.
Prepare patients for examinations through in-person, electronic, or phone contact.
Perform certified or approved patient care procedures and evaluations, including immunizations, injections, and assistance with minor procedures.
Document medical information in the appropriate electronic medical record (EMR) fields and enter immunization information accurately into the CAIR registry and EMR.
Contact patients to remind them of and confirm appointments.
Document and sign all clinical support tasks in the medical chart.
Check electronic medical record messages and follow up appropriately.
Scan documents into the electronic medical record.
Use computerized electronic medical records to perform reception, discharge, scheduling, form completion, eligibility checks, and enrollment in appropriate insurance and drug assistance programs.
Provide health education to patients as needed.
Participate in quality assurance activities to monitor and improve patient care quality.
Meet customer service standards and follow SRCH policies and procedures.
Participate in ongoing training.
Perform other duties as assigned.