Medical Assistant- OB

About the role

Perform a variety of patient care services at HealthNet Inc. health centers as directed by physicians or clinic manager. Collect patient information. Call patients for next day appointments. Prepare exam rooms, equipment, medical record and patients for clinic visit and assist providers in patient exams and treatments. Assist with examination procedures. Perform general lab work. Administer injections and immunizations, and phlebotomy. Provide patient education and clerical support.

Responsibilities

• Full-time.
  • Monday 8-8pm, Tuesday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-12pm.

Requirements

• Currently not sponsoring work visa.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA within one month of hire.
• Requires completion of high school diploma or GED.
• Requires successful completion of an accredited educational program for the medical assistant.
• Requires equivalency if presenting a foreign degree.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding.

Skills

• Ability to multitask and work in a high-volume patient environment.
• Ability to work as a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to provide confidentiality.
• Understanding of data entry and basic math skills.
• Appreciation and understanding of cultural diversity in the workplace.
• Present dedication and drive toward job.
• Represent a positive and welcoming environment to team and patients.
• Flexible attitude as you may be asked to work at other health center locations to aide staffing levels.
• Reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull equipment, light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position.
• Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
• Will be exposed to all patient elements.
• Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.

Why work at HealthNet?

• Competitive Compensation.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life Insurance, AD&D Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity.
• Domestic Partner Leave.
• Wellness Programs.
• 401k Match.
• Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.