Medical Assistant (MA) Family Medicine

divh2Medical Assistant/h2pThe Medical Assistant works under general supervision to perform a variety of procedures; fills in and performs various patient-specific job duties; must have knowledge of each clinical task assigned; must keep updated on any changes made within the Medical Assistant scope of practice. The Medical Assistant may be requested to float between departments and periodically travel; process all outside referrals including HMO and PPO, maintaining accurate records and notifying all concerned parties of the outcome as required./ph3Required Skills/h3ulliWith consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient and significant other when administering care./liliCandidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which may include a considerable amount of walking, and physical assistance for patients./liliStrong verbal and written skills; fluent in English./liliKnowledge of medical terminology, infection control and patient safety measures./liliCurrent AHA BLS certification required./liliAdaptability and accuracy./liliMust have good visual acuity and motor coordination./liliStrong clinical skills./liliBasic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions./liliStrong computer skills (data entry and typing)./liliHonest, dependable, and conscientious./liliKnowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) computerized practice management and other record keeping systems./liliBilingual, Spanish preferred./li/ulh3Required Experience/h3ulliFormal training will be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program./liliMinimum six (6) months of front and back medical office experience required./liliTwo (2) years of front and back medical office experience preferred./liliMust possess a valid California Drivers License if hiring into Medical Assistant Float Pool/liliAbility to maintain composure when confronted with fast paced situations, excellent communication skills; ability to work in an environment involving a high level of activity and a variety of positions./li/ul/div