Medical Assistant

SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant performs the day to day basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services for Salinas Pediatric Medical Group, Inc. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the providers with patient care, collecting patient history, assisting in procedures, and laboratory functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following as well as other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include:

1. Checking schedules and organizing patient flow

2. Accompanying patients to exam/procedure room

3. Assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, and preparing for exams

4. Collecting patient history

5. Performing screenings per provider guidelines

6. Assisting providers with various procedures

7. Charting

8. Relaying instructions to patients and their families

9. Answering clinical related calls and providing pertinent information

10. Obtaining laboratory/x-ray reports

11. Obtaining hospital notes

12. Obtaining referral information

13. Completing forms/requisitions as needed

14. Add reports and correspondence into patient files in correct manner and sequence

Fulfills back office responsibilities as assigned which may include:

1. Prepare rooms for daily appointments before and after exam

2. Ensure exam rooms are fully stocked

3. Complete specimen documentation as necessary

4. Follow correct procedures for collating and reviewing patient charts

5. Clean and store equipment after completion of work

6. Perform daily, weekly, monthly Cell-Dyn checks as assigned

7. Reports to Medical Assistant Supervisor any clinical problems, lack of supplies or vaccines

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a calm demeanor with patients and parents/guardians
• Conduct self in a manner reflecting credit on the practice and providers

GENERAL JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE OF WORK

Possesses and utilizes knowledge of the job which is essential to perform the specific functions and related work.

QUANTITY OF WORK

Accomplishes an appropriate volume of satisfactory work under normal conditions.

QUALITY OF WORK

Consistently demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, neatness and dependability to produce work within acceptable standards.

TIMELINESS

Completes daily tasks on or ahead of schedule

ABILITY TO LEARN NEW DUTIES

Interprets, learns and responds to instructions for new situations, procedures or methods.

JUDGMENT AND COMMON SENSE

Decisions/actions are sound, including safety awareness.

COOPERATION

Willing to work with others toward common goals.

COMMUNICATIONS

Demonstrate relevance and clarity of written and oral expressions. Effective in exchanging ideas and information.

INITIATIVE

Ability to develop or create new ideas to improve systems.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Ability to foresee and provide solutions to problems

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

Show daily ability to present to work at scheduled time including time after breaks, meals, and other authorized absences from work.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Completion of certified Medical Assistant program recognized by the Medical Board of California for Medical Asssistants.

Skill Requirements: Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Ability to write legibly, spell correctly and perform basic mathematics.

Licensing Requirements: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret letters, insurance forms, and procedures. Ability to use appropriate grammar and spelling. Bilingual ( English and Spanish) is preferred.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to interpret and follow through a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Must be well organized

· Must have integrity

· Must maintain confidentiality with all information, patient files, and practice information

· Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills

· Must be able to multi-task and prioritize daily tasks

· Must be even-tempered and team spirited

· Must have the ability to quickly learn specific software

· Working knowledge of basic office machines and equipment

· Must be able to work with a variety of personalities in an effective manner including excellent customer service skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Position requires the employee to work at the computer on average of 95% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electric shock.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.'
• 'Work Remotely No**

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• **SALARY: Based on experience**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Medical office
• Outpatient

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• proof of completing Medical Assistant training (Required)

Work Location: In person