Certified Medical Assistant

Job Opportunity

California Premier Pain Clinics is looking for a part-time or full-time Medical Assistant to join our medical office. Must be willing to work weekends. The ideal candidate would travel between Hayward and S. San Francisco location.

Candidates should have exceptional people and communication skills, be highly skilled in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, a commitment to achieving a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and a no-task-too-small approach to the work.

Knowledge of medical office procedures including surgery procedures and practices

Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment

Skill in maintaining records and recording test results

Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public

Ability to maintain quality control standards including, but not limited to confidentiality

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures

Ability to communicate clearly

Knowledge of interrelationship of surgery department with laboratory and radiology

Knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation to type patient information

Skill in operating a computer, photocopy machine, fax and other office equipment

Skill in answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner

Ability to speak clearly and concisely

Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians, coworkers and the public

Responsibilities include assisting in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management, performing selected nursing and administrative duties, preparing patients for examination and treatment, taking patient vital signs, preparing exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies, giving injections, applying splints and dressings, preparing and maintaining supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization, assisting physicians in preparing for minor surgeries, physicals, screening telephone calls for referral to physician or provider, relaying provider communications to patients by phone or mail, providing general information on departmental policies, and following any other job-related instructions and performing any other job-related duties as requested.

We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications include a high school diploma / GED equivalent and graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.