Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator (Outpat-Simi Valley-CA-15409-Pay Negotiable

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator (Outpat

Job Summary

Performs non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife. Greets and directs visitors and provides clerical support including, but not limited to data entry, obtaining patient's signature for needed documents and/or consents forms, filing and answering phones. Schedules patient appointments. Obtains all necessary billing, insurance and other demographic information.

Education & Experience
• High School Education/GED or equivalent (Required)

Licenses & Certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or equivalent combination of licensure and experience (Preferred)
• Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire (Preferred)
• Phlebotomy certificate (Preferred)

Key Responsibilities
• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients.
• Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
• Obtains vital signs.
• Reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
• Performs venipunctures, audiometry and vision testing as ordered.
• Answers phone, takes messages and directs call to the appropriate person.