Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Neurology - 140297

About the role

This position is located in Hillcrest at the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion. It is a state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot medical facility designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our region.

Responsibilities

- Under direct supervision of the clinic supervisor and the general supervision of the clinic providers, performs work which requires specific knowledge and training in patient care duties within the Business and Professions Code of the State of California and the regulations of the Joint Commission of the Accreditation of Hospitals (TJC). - Performs all aspects of front office management, including appointment scheduling, patient check-in, authorizations, accurate billing, payment processing, supply chain and forms management. - Performs back office duties such as equipment management, environmental care functions, and cleaning/disinfecting the environment. - Requires knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, universal precautions, and proper use of body mechanics. - Requires initiative, ability to prioritize demands, and ability to work in a team environment. - May also require administration of vaccines and assist with patient treatment. - Uses electronic medical record software for patient charting, patient screening for medical issues, translation services (Bilingual English/Spanish), and chart preparation. - Occasional float to other departments to assist.

Requirements

- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant Training program. - BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date. - Two (2) years or more of Medical Assistant experience. - Prior Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a large, complex Healthcare system. - Knowledge and training in patient care, environmental care functions, equipment/supply management and cleaning / disinfecting the environment. - Knowledge of online scheduling, universal precautions, and body mechanics. - Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize demands and work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- At least 3 years recent (within past 6 months) experience as a MA in an ambulatory medical practice. - Medical terminology training or certification. - Prior experience in neurology or specialty practice. - Prior experience with EPIC electronic medical record. - Previous back office experience. - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Special Conditions

- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. - Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.