Medical Assistant

Woodland Clinic Medical Group • Woodland, CA

6d • $27 - $30

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports smooth daily operations for patients and the medical team. The role supports multiple patients each day, depending on physician availability, and requires enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients. Responsibilities include preparing patient charts, assisting with examinations or procedures, relaying physician instructions, administering physician-directed medication, measuring vital signs, managing medical records and electronic medical records, communicating patient concerns to providers, and coordinating with physicians, insurance companies, and pharmacies regarding medication authorizations and refills.

Requirements

• High school graduate with general studies, upon hire; or a GED holder with a certificate to practice as a Medical Assistant, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.
• Enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all required information for the provider before the patient's appointment.
• Prepare the patient before the provider enters the treatment room.
• Document accurately in the patient's chart information about appointments and interactions within the Medical Assistant's scope of service, including daily chart preparation, medication refills, responses to provider written orders, and telephone messages.
• Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive, accurate information.
• Prioritize incoming telephone calls appropriately.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Assist with patient examinations or procedures, relay physician instructions, administer physician-directed medication, and measure vital signs accurately.
• Manage patient charts and electronic medical records.
• Communicate patient concerns to providers and collaborate with physicians, insurance companies, and pharmacies on medication authorizations and refills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED