Medical Assistant/ Ward Clerk

About the role

This position provides patient care in the clinic or ambulatory care setting, schedules appointments, manages tasks for providers, submits referrals, and performs back-up reception duties.

Responsibilities

• Access, understand, and process tasks and duties in the electronic medical records system.
• Perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep clinic operations running smoothly.
• Manage the tasks inbox daily, send and receive tasks.
• Handle multi-line telephones, schedule appointments, update patient information, and administer medication.
• Perform sterile technique setup and maintain sterile fields.
• Assist with submission of referrals for providers.
• Administer medication as prescribed within scope of practice.
• Initiate/participate in Code White, Code Blue, and Code Red situations.
• Update health maintenance reports and retrieve hospital notes.
• Work with Pharmacist at Physicians Plaza Pharmacy to ensure prescriptions are correct and medications are ordered.
• Work with referring providers to ensure prescriptions for patient medical administration is complete.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/certificate required.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current venipuncture certification.
• Knowledge of computers.
• One-year experience in a physician’s office or clinic preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and current vehicle insurance.

Qualifications

• California Certified Medical Assistant/Ward Clerk.
• HEDIS and I-Star knowledge and participation.
• Adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations of the Company.
• Interact with other departments, clinic personnel, and outside providers professionally.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle multi-line telephones.
• Basic knowledge of infection control and medical waste management.
• Basic wound care and dressing changes.
• Basic knowledge of various diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Ability to perform sterile technique.
• Knowledge of patient forms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be reasonably between $28.05 and $33.00. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

N/A