Certified Lead Medical Assistant

Certified Full-Time Lead Medical Assistant

Join the A Plus Urgent Care Team! A Plus Urgent Care proudly services a broad and diverse choice of communities in which to live, work and play. Our urgent care and primary care practices offer challenging opportunities to physicians, nurse practitioners, as well as medical assistants and other vital staff members, with practices in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, and Lake Elsinore. APLUS Urgent Care is part of Southwest Healthcare, a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community.

Job Summary: We are currently seeking a Certified Full-Time Lead Medical Assistant for our Lake Elsinore location. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include: Assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required. Assists the Practice Manager in leading the clinic to deliver high quality effective care. Work schedule is Sunday from 8:45am - 5:00pm and Monday - Thursday from 11:30am-8:00pm. Schedule may change based on business needs. Must attend mandatory meetings.

Qualifications Experience/Training/Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Medical Assistant. Fluent with medical terminology required. Experience with patient check-in and check-out process. Certifications/Licenses: Medical Assistant certificate required. Current BLS/CPR certification required. Current California Driver's License. Other Skills and Abilities: Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol). Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in using office equipment such as fax machine, copier and telephone system. Works in a well-lighted, OSHA Standard environment. May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Occasionally subject to irregular hours. May be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary

Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment. Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off. Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans. 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan. Tuition Reimbursement Program. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!