Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant OpportunityEl Camino Health Medical Network is recruiting a Medical Assistant for our El Camino Health Primary Care and Multi-Specialty Care outpatient practices located in Santa Clara County.Location: San Jose, Mountain View, and CupertinoSchedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm or 9:00am - 6:00pm; must be willing to work alternating weekends/HolidaysPay: $29.00 - $31.00/ hourEl Camino Health Medical Network (ECHMN) is a growing healthcare provider organization delivering high-quality, community-based ambulatory care across the Greater Silicon Valley. We are committed to coordinating care that meets the needs of the diverse communities we serve, while simplifying the healthcare experience for both patients and providers.At ECHMN, we value collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Our teams work closely across disciplines to support physicians, improve access to care, and deliver a consistently high standard of service. We offer a supportive and engaging work environment where individuals are empowered to make an impact and contribute to meaningful growth.If you are passionate about healthcare, driven by purpose, and eager to work in a collaborative, patient-centered organization, we invite you to explore a career with El Camino Health Medical Network.The Medical Assistant (MA) works under the direction of licensed medical providers; performs patient care and clerical duties to assist with implementing the plan of care and contributes to the overall patient experience and satisfaction. Responsibilities include reviewing and preparation of patient charts, rooming patients, taking and recording vital signs, performing EKGs, and collecting specimens. Additionally, the MA will update the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) with patients' information, answer telephone calls, schedule appointments, and obtain authorizations.Essential Functions:Assists physicians with patient visits which include rooming and interviewing patients, taking and recording vital signs to include height and weight, documenting medications, and entering the information in the patients' electronic medical record (EMR).Prepares and reviews patients' EMR at least 72 hours prior to patients' appointment. Reviews EMR entries for completeness ensuring all required information is includedPrepares exam rooms, including general cleaning and maintenance, and re-stocking of suppliesPerforms administrative tasks such as form completions, prescription refills, referrals (i.e., coordinating with insurance companies and other healthcare providers) and explanation of patient educational material.Scans all pertinent information into the EMRModels WeCare principlesPerforms all other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities.Additional Performance ExpectationsContributions to the overall patient experience and satisfactionParticipates in performance improvement activities and daily huddlesAdheres to HR, safety, HIPAA and compliance policies, and attendance requirementsCompletes annual health screening and online training modules.Performs work in accordance with established schedules, policies and proceduresMinimum Requirements:High School Diploma or GEDCertified from an accredited Medical Assistant program from one of the following:AAMA – American Association of Medical AssistantsCCBMA – California Certifying Board of Medical AssistantsAMT – American Medical Technologists Certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)Current CPR/BLS Certification – approved vendors: American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC)Experience working with an EMR (EPIC preferred)Ability to accurately type a minimum of 40 WPMStrong verbal and written communications, and active listening skillsSolid patient/guest relations skills with the ability to communicate in a professional, courteous and efficient mannerLegible handwritingAbility to accurately perform basic mathExcellent attention to detailAbility to effectively organize and prioritize tasks to complete assignments within the time allotted to maintain standard workflowAbility to work effectively as a team member who is flexible, cooperative and willing to assist others