Medical Assistant (Manteca/Patterson)

Available Staff Positions•Manteca, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs nursing procedures and patient registration tasks and procedures at the Podiatry Clinic in Manteca and Patterson, California. The MA reports to the Clinic Supervisor appropriate to the designated site and works within a team care environment to provide patient care within the scope of practice established by the Medical Board of California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed. The role involves coordinating with the Back Office Supervisor and licensed providers, nursing staff, leadership, quality staff, and trainers. The MA supports patient access, pre-visit planning, efficient care flow, continuity of care, and accurate medical records. The position also includes maintaining competencies, participating in staff education and training, helping keep patient areas clean and safe, and responding to patient complaints as needed. The role requires a high school diploma and a Medical Assisting certificate from an accredited program, as well as current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred. The position requires lifting or moving up to 40 pounds and pushing up to 100 pounds on wheels, along with frequent reaching, bending, squatting, sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and manual dexterity.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Medical Assisting certificate from an accredited program.
Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
Knowledge of basic medical assistant and back-office procedures and medical terminology.
Basic computer and data-entry skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities, build positive relationships, maintain a positive attitude and warm, friendly demeanor, and work efficiently in a team environment.
Ability to travel as required for assigned sites and designated meetings or trainings.
Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds and push 100 pounds on wheels.
High manual dexterity, close vision and ability to adjust focus, hearing adequate for phone work, and clear speech for communication.
Ability to reach above shoulder level, bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, and twist or turn.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing procedures and patient registration tasks within the applicable scope of practice.
Coordinate duties with the Back Office Supervisor, licensed providers, RNs, LVNs, directors, quality staff, trainers, and senior leadership.
Collaborate on pre-visit planning and create opportunities for patient access.
Communicate effectively with the care team throughout the day and maintain efficient patient care flow.
Provide continuity of care for patients within the care team for the day.
Collect and record vital signs, height, weight, and basic medical history.
Administer medications and vaccines.
Collect specimens and perform in-house diagnostic tests.
Provide uncomplicated wound care and remove sutures.
Perform non-invasive treatments, such as ear lavage.
Remove splints and orthotics and apply prefabricated orthopedic appliances.
Assist patients with ambulation and transfers.
Prepare patients for procedures and assist providers during procedures.
Provide patient instructions and education when authorized by the provider.
Provide emergency first aid and CPR.
Cut nails for healthy patients.
Record authorized patient treatment and care in the medical record in accordance with GVHC protocols.
Participate in staff education and training activities and maintain required competencies.
Assist with facility management, including keeping patient areas clean and safe.
Assist with responding to and resolving patient complaints as needed.
Participate proactively in continuous improvement and perform other duties as assigned and delegated.
Travel as required for assigned sites and designated meetings or trainings.