About the position
The WelbeHealth PACE program helps seniors stay in their homes and communities by providing medical care and community-based services. Our values and participant focus lead the way no matter what. The Medical Assistant will elevate their clinical experience, working closely with providers and our participants. The Medical Assistant focuses on assisting the medical staff (providers, nurses, and on-site specialty care providers) in the provision of safe and efficient delivery of medical services at the WelbeHealth clinic. The Medical Assistant also performs routine administrative and clinical duties such as scheduling medical appointments, greeting participants, filing medical records, taking and recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and maintaining equipment supplies.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the participants for their appointments, including but not limited to setting up exam rooms, checking participants in and out, obtaining an accurate history of present illness.
- Perform required pre-exam physical tests, like measuring and documenting participants’ vital signs.
- Perform general medical procedures, such as dressing changes and suture removal as directed, and under specific authorization and supervision of a physician.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens as ordered and perform routine sterilization procedures of medical and dental equipment.
- Maintain clinic logs and ensure exam rooms are properly stocked, sanitized, and re-prepped for participant encounters at all times.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
- Reliable means of transportation.
- Medical Assistant Program accredited by the CAAHEP and California State Medical Board.
- Certification from approved agencies such as AAMA, CCMA, AMCA, AMT, MMCI, or CMA.
- 2-year Associates degree program in Medical Assistance.
Benefits
- 17 days of personal time off (PTO).
- 12 holidays observed annually.
- Sick time.
- 401K savings + match.
- Full-time work available.
- Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
- Competitive total rewards package including bonus and equity.
