Medical Assistant - Temporary Full Time

Inspire Health Medical Group•Fresno, CA

22h•$23 - $26

About The Position

A nonexempt, temporary full-time position responsible for preparing patients for exams and procedures; assisting physicians with surgeries and procedures; taking vital signs and measurements; obtaining and processing lab specimens; scheduling appointments, tests, and procedures; and supporting physicians to ensure effective patient flow. The role also includes patient communication, chart preparation and maintenance, handling orders and records, and maintaining clinical supplies and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of the health care field, medical terminology, and medical office protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of assisting tasks specific to the medical practice specialty.
Basic knowledge of MS Office, Word, and Excel.
Skill in performing medical assistant tasks appropriately and within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.
Tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete designated tasks.
Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience when dealing with patients and their families.
Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.

Nice To Haves

One year of work-related experience.
Certified California Medical Assistant credential.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients, visitors, physicians, and staff in a warm, friendly, and professional manner.
Room patients and document vital signs and chief complaints in patient charts; confirm current medications and other information as instructed by the physician.
Assist physicians with procedures and tests within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.
Review patient charts two days before appointments to ensure pertinent information, referrals, and test results are up to date.
Order outside testing, obtain necessary authorizations, and notify patients of scheduled appointments.
Process prescription refill requests and obtain physician approval.
Call or fax orders approved by the physician.
Check voicemail regularly and address or respond to inquiries by the end of each day.
Complete doctors’ disability reports and place copies in patient charts.
Route completed billing sheets to the appropriate location.
Clean and sterilize instruments.
Maintain OSHA logs and keep them current for compliance.
Restock patient rooms daily and inventory and order medical supplies as needed.
Check assigned physicians’ mail daily and notify physicians of patient lab and test results, meeting times, and other relevant information.
Make appointment confirmation calls as needed and send new patient packets before first appointments.
Provide backup as instructed by the office manager and/or physician.
Handle medical records requests as needed.
Promote IHMG’s purpose, values, and foundations throughout the organization and to customers.