Certified Medical Assistant, Outpatient, FT, Day, Hidden Valley Lake

Adventist Health requires all associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

About the role

Under general supervision of clinic physicians and supported by the clinic nursing supervisor, clinic manager, clinic mid-levels, and RN, this position performs a variety of duties in a controlled outpatient care area. This role is represented by RCHEA and adheres to Adventist Health's Standards of Behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical, and technical supportive services under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, or designee.
• Cross-train for front office functions and fill in as needed.
• Maintain and meet expectations for all competencies, licenses, certifications, and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and other regulatory agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff, patient, and administrative information in clinic, hospital, and community settings.
• Maintain lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner.
• Observe all clinic protocols and procedures as written.
• Perform waived lab tests and lab internal QCs; prepare samples for shipment to the hospital lab.
• Prepare patients for provider exams and collect all baseline information, recording it in the patient chart.
• Take patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements; record results in the patient chart.
• Perform other duties and innovations as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Clinic or medical office experience preferred.
• National Medical Assistant certification required; must maintain certification and complete all required CEUs.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Basic medical terminology preferred.

Skills

• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking on inclines and declines, standing, talking, and hearing.
• Repetitive hand motions and close vision with the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional lifting of boxes/supplies up to 25 pounds; must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.
• Ability to provide care/service appropriate to the age of patients served (infant, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Proficiency in using cell phones, computers, telephone-voicemail systems, laser printers, photocopiers, and fax machines.
• Adherence to HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Our team of more than 38,000 employees, physicians, and volunteers is driven by the mission of living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $32.31 per hour. Additional compensation may include differentials, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. A comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Schedule

• Full-time regular position.
• Day shift, 8-hour shifts.
• Location: Clearlake, CA, United States.