Certified Medical Assistant, Per Diem, Clearlake

About the Role

Under general supervision of clinic physicians, supported by the clinic nursing supervisor, clinic manager, clinic mid-levels and RN, in a controlled outpatient care area, performs a variety of duties.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred
• Clinic-medical office experience preferred
• Basic medical terminology preferred
• National Medical Assistant certification required
• Current CPR Certification required
• Phlebotomy certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist or his designee
• Prepares patient for provider exam and collects all baseline information and records in the patient chart
• Takes patient vital signs, height and weight measurements; records results in patient chart
• Performs waived lab tests and lab internal QCs; prepares samples for shipment to hospital lab
• Cross-trains for front office functions and fills in as needed
• Maintains lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner
• Observes all clinic protocols and procedures as written
• Maintains confidentiality of staff, patient and administrative information in the Clinic, hospital and community setting
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies
• Must maintain National Certified Medical Assistant certificate and complete all required CEUs
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients/individuals served (Infant, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)

Pay

$25.00 to $32.31 per hour. Additional compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc.

Schedule

Per Diem, 10-hour shifts.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.