Medical Assistant

Glia Health Management • Palm Springs, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical tasks in an outpatient neurology clinic. The role works alongside other medical staff under the clinical supervision of a physician or Mid-Level Provider, and under the administrative supervision of the Clinic Manager and ultimately the Director of Operations. Medical Assistants are responsible for knowing and working within their scope of practice, helping organize clinic operations, and supporting patient care.

Requirements

• Healthcare experience required.
• Furnish proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
• Self-motivated, with a desire to learn and grow in healthcare.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers, and payors.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask efficiently and effectively.
• Strong commitment to actively supporting an ethical working environment.
• Strong knowledge of computer-based systems such as Excel, Word, and the Internet, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Nice To Haves

• Medical assisting education or other related education, either in progress or completed.
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow in and out of exam rooms, assist with provider scheduling, and communicate delays.
• Prepare for visits by gathering historical medical records and lab, imaging, and test results.
• Enter data in clinic databases and maintain patient files.
• Identify patients using two identifiers, room patients, take vital signs, and complete intake, including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, scales and screenings, and medication reconciliation.
• Assist providers during and after encounters, alert providers to urgent concerns, and discharge patients with appropriate education and resources per provider orders.
• Assist providers with medical procedures; verify appropriate insurance authorization; prepare exam rooms, supplies, equipment, and patients; assist with consent and patient positioning.
• Prepare and administer intramuscular, transdermal, and oral medications under the direction of supervising physicians; provide patient education and obtain consent.
• Perform minor medical procedures, including ECGs and ZioPatch procedures, and document them as Procedure Documentation.
• Know and work within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical and dental coverage.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid time off, including paid vacation accruals and paid holidays.
• Training and development, including paid training.
• 401(k) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar match.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed