Medical Assistant II - Referral Tracking

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED Certificate is preferred.
• Completion of a secondary or postsecondary Medical Assistant education program from a public school authorized by the Department of Education, or an approved Medical Assistant program at a postsecondary institution accredited or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
• Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR Policy.
• Display qualities of dependability and reliability, be willing to accept a variety of tasks, and be able to comprehend quickly and follow instructions accurately.
• Must maintain or exceed Medical Assistant competency levels as established by corporate standards for clinical practice.
• Must demonstrate through written and/or oral testing, the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and has knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Is able to satisfactorily serve as a guide/mentor to new employees within the same job description.
• Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures.
• Math skills sufficient to prepare routine spreadsheets, calculate/balance invoices/expense reports, and similar.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems.
• Typing/data entry skills sufficient to meet production requirements.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Effective work organization skills.
• Able to work effectively as a team player.
• Willing and able to work a varied and flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of NEVHC and its patients.
• Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.
• Able to set priorities for tasks to work effectively in spite of interruptions and under minimal supervision.
• Self-starter, reliable and dependable.
• Proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).
• Fluency in English (speaks, read and write).
• Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translates, read and write) will be required to complete the mandatory Medical Interpretation course offered at NEVHC.
• Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.
• Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).