Spanish Speakers Preferred

Elica Health Centers•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Elica Health Centers is a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center serving diverse communities throughout the Sacramento area with medical, dental, behavioral health, and wellness services. The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and administrative tasks alongside Medical Providers and licensed professionals to support quality patient care, patient flow, and HIPAA-compliant operations. Duties include preparing patients and exam rooms, collecting assessment information under a Medical Provider’s direction, assisting with exams and procedures, administering ordered services, documenting in electronic health records, and providing excellent customer service. Bilingual applicants who speak English plus Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Farsi, or Dari are highly preferred. Entry-level applicants are welcome, and candidates with prior experience are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program or a comparable combination of training and experience.
Current BLS certification.
Knowledge of basic clinical medical care and procedures.
Strong customer service skills, compassion, critical thinking skills, and the ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability to operate a computer, copier, office telephone, and appropriate clinic equipment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to exert physical effort while maintaining and distributing files.
Current, valid California driver’s license and proof of personal auto insurance for the vehicle driven during working hours.
If hired, provide proof of Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and Tetanus immunizations, tuberculosis clearance, and COVID-19 vaccination status before the scheduled start date.
Must undergo a criminal background investigation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in English and Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Farsi, or Dari is highly preferred.
Prior Medical Assistant experience is encouraged; entry-level applicants are welcome.

Responsibilities

Greet and prepare patients; accurately measure vital signs; obtain patient history and allergies; and record and reconcile prescribed medications at each visit.
Enter patient information into Epic EHR and assist Medical Providers with examinations and procedures as needed.
Prepare exam rooms and workstations, and clean and stock rooms between patients.
Administer injections, immunizations, diagnostic tests, and referrals as ordered by a Medical Provider, documenting accurately in Athena EHR.
Complete Standing Orders in accordance with Elica policies.
Perform tuberculosis skin tests and CLIA-waived tests, including urine dip, urine pregnancy, Strep A, HbA1c, PT/INR, glucose, and hemoglobin tests, when indicated or required for HEDIS or CHDP requirements before the Medical Provider visit.
Prepare patient charts, ensuring they include diagnostic and laboratory results, advanced directives, TB assessments, staying healthy assessments, and PHQ9; follow up as needed.
Perform diagnostic and laboratory tests, including audiometry, EKG, spirometry, urine dips, acu-check, urine HCG, and hemoglobin tests.
Check patients out in the system and schedule follow-up appointments.
Notify the front desk if additional payment is needed at the end of an appointment.
Report incidents or unusual occurrences to a supervisor or manager and promptly submit a patient incident report when involved in or witnessing an incident.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including PPO plans through Anthem Blue Cross and a Premier PPO option with $0 in-network out-of-pocket costs.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
Up to three weeks of vacation in the first year.
Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
Optional supplemental benefits.
Care navigation and provider support resources through health plans.
Benefits available to employees working 30 or more hours per week, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.