Medical Assistant (MA)

About Essnova Solutions

Essnova Solutions, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, SBA 8(a) and HUBZone certified small business founded in 2005 that delivers a broad range of technology, program management, geospatial, environmental, and professional healthcare support services to government, commercial, education, and healthcare clients. Essnova has implemented large-scale systems and service solutions across federal, state, and local agencies, medical facilities, and commercial enterprises, and maintains robust processes grounded in commercial best practices to ensure responsive, high-quality performance on mission-critical contracts.

Position Overview

The Medical Assistant shall provide clinical support services at LBNL’s employee occupational health clinic to ensure employee health, regulatory compliance and best EH&S practices. The Medical Assistant shall provide support for both front and back office activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, greeting patients, answering phone calls and emails, scheduling and rescheduling appointments for multiple health care providers, managing clinic calendars, extensive medical record handling, patient intakes and initial evaluations, provision of specialized services based upon reason for visit and referral to appropriate level of health care provider.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program with current certification as a Medical Assistant in the State of California, free from disciplinary action, and minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience.

Approved Certifications and Certifying Authority:

i. California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) (

ii. American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) (

iii. American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) (

iv. Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute’s (MMCI) National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) program (

Phlebotomy Technician experience and ability to administer injections (e.g., flu shots).

Shall have the ability to effectively consult with others and a strong understanding of applicable safety regulations.

Sound customer service, administrative and technical skills; knowledge of Google Suite (GMail, Calendar, Drive, Docs and Sheets), Microsoft Office, Smartsheets and electronic medical records systems. Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Familiarity with Worker’s Compensation guidelines and processes.

Shall be able to sit at a desk and/or be on their feet and walk eight (8) hours a day. Subcontractor personnel shall be able to assume and maintain various postural positions including lifting.

Desired Qualifications

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Certification in spirometry
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Certification in audiometry
• American Heart Association (AHA) Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients and provide professional, patient-centered service
• Answer clinic phone calls and emails
• Schedule and reschedule appointments for multiple providers
• Manage clinic calendars and workflow
• Perform patient intakes and initial evaluations
• Handle extensive medical record documentation in EMR systems
• Provide specialized clinical services based on reason for visit
• Refer patients to appropriate healthcare provider levels
• Support adherence to occupational health and EH&S regulations
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to maintain an efficient clinic environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours per day
• Ability to assume and maintain various postural positions including, but not limited to, kneeling, reaching, stooping, bending, crouching, and lifting

Benefits

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + federal holidays
• Fast-track growth in a high-accountability culture

Why Essnova

• Rapidly growing, innovation-focused GovCon firm
• High-ownership environment where your wins matter
• Direct access to leadership, zero bureaucracy
• Culture built on speed, agility, and results