Medical Assistant

ALLERGY & ASTHMA MEDICAL GROUP OF THE BAY AREA, INC.•San Ramon, CA

14d•$21 - $26

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides patient care services and supports healthcare providers and the care team. Duties include gathering intake information, rooming patients, collecting vital signs and other data, reconciling medications, performing spirometry, documenting accurately in the EHR, and helping maintain timely patient flow. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for provider encounters, assists with testing and treatments, provides instructions and education under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider, and notifies patients of test results under that supervision. The role also includes coordinating appointments, tests, treatments, prescriptions, orders, and referrals; maintaining exam rooms and clinical supplies; and supporting emergency prioritization. The Medical Assistant participates in professional development and helps mentor and orient staff.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assisting Program or School.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Excellent communication skills.
Basic knowledge of computers.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

National Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather patient intake information, room patients, collect vital signs and other data, reconcile medications, and perform spirometry.
Document actions and patient responses accurately in the EHR and support timely patient flow.
Prioritize care for patients in emergency situations.
Prepare patients for provider encounters, examinations, testing, and treatment.
Assist healthcare providers and the care team with testing procedures, treatments, and education.
Provide instructions for tests and treatments and, under direct provider supervision, educate patients and families about healthcare management, disease processes, treatments, tests, medications, and follow-up.
Notify patients of laboratory and diagnostic test results under direct healthcare provider supervision.
Complete age-specific care and general job-specific competencies, including annual skills reviews and other required competency assessments.
Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms; take histories and vital signs.
Manage patient appointments by setting priorities and organizing testing and treatment; anticipate, initiate, and coordinate prescriptions, orders, and referrals.
Maintain exam rooms, injection areas, and the nurse’s lab.
Monitor drug samples and supplies to ensure adequate quantities and verify that items are within their expiration dates.
Demonstrate professionalism through positive problem solving, use of available resources, and respect for team effort.
Identify learning needs, seek appropriate assistance and educational resources, use feedback for professional growth, and give and receive feedback.
Help others develop their skills, knowledge, and abilities; mentor new staff during orientation and serve as a role model, mentor, and resource to practice staff.