Medical Assistant

CenterWell•Saratoga, CA

12d•$39,000 - $49,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care and performs both administrative duties and clinical activities at an outpatient care site. The role includes discussing symptoms, gathering and entering information in electronic medical records, taking vital signs, administering injections, performing diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms. The Medical Assistant collaborates closely with physicians and nurses and delivers direct patient care within the scope of their active certification. The position is onsite at 6182 Dunbarton Oak Dr., Suite B, Corpus Christi, TX 78414, and reports to the Clinic Administrator. If selected, the candidate will be required to complete TB screening.

Requirements

Successful completion of a medical assistant school or training program, or certification/registration as a Medical Assistant, or at least 5 years of experience with provider approval.
High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification.
Complete TB screening if selected for the role.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience.
Medication or vaccine administration experience.
At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
Value Based Care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS patient experience.
Proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for patient care.
Perform administrative and operational support duties.
Discuss patient symptoms and gather and enter information into the electronic medical records system.
Take vital signs, give injections, and perform diagnostic tests.
Collect specimens and draw blood.
Sterilize and clean equipment and maintain examination rooms.
Collaborate closely with physicians and nurses.
Deliver direct patient care within the scope of active certification.