Medical Assistant - Client Services (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

1d • $25 - $32

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is an unlicensed individual who performs basic administrative and clerical front-office tasks and routine medical back-office tasks and procedures in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, designated advanced practice provider, or Registered Nurse. The MA supports medical providers and clinic operations, including rooming patients and collecting and recording patient data such as medical histories, questionnaires, medications, height, weight, vital signs, pain, and fall risk, and preparing patients for clinician evaluation.

Within the MA scope of practice and organizational policy for the service line, the MA may apply and remove dressings, administer oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and inhaled medications, remove sutures, perform lab draws, and participate in or perform in-clinic procedures and similar treatments. The role requires professional, respectful, and effective communication with physicians, staff, patients, and the public; sensitivity to patients and families; and strict confidentiality. The MA must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment, and use clerical and computer skills to support medical office functions.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following: graduate from an accredited medical assistant program; complete a formal United States Armed Forces medical training program and have one year of back-office patient care experience in a medical office; have previous medical training such as EMT, Nurse Assistant, or Certified Nurse Assistant training and one year of back-office patient care experience in a medical office; or hold an associate degree or higher in a clinical healthcare field and have one year of back-office patient care experience in a medical office.
• Current CPR certification.
• Skilled in both front- and back-office clinic operations.
• Able to perform applicable medication administration, blood draws, and support for in-clinic procedural services as required by the specialty.
• Able to interact professionally and communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and the public.
• Basic medical and technical competence, general knowledge of point-of-care laboratory equipment, and clerical and computer skills for medical office support functions.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate sensitivity to patients and families.
• Able to follow instructions and work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical, grammatical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

• California certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Experience in the specific service-line specialty to which the applicant is applying.
• Medical office experience in front-office and/or back-office operations.
• Previous phlebotomy experience, if required by the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Support clinic operations and assist medical providers.
• Perform front-office administrative and clerical tasks and routine back-office medical tasks under direct supervision.
• Room patients and collect and record medical histories, patient questionnaires, medication information, height, weight, vital signs, pain, and fall-risk information.
• Prepare patients for clinician evaluation.
• Within scope of practice and organizational policy, apply and remove dressings, administer medications, remove sutures, perform lab draws, and participate in or perform in-clinic procedures and similar treatments.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and the public while maintaining patient and family sensitivity and strict confidentiality.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan, including vision insurance.
• Prescription and dental group insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off plan that begins accruing immediately and can be used as earned.
• Extended Sick Leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

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