Medical Assistant

Position Summary Provides general patient care and basic patient education as directed by providers. Performs duties which indirectly support patient care such as PCMH quality measures (prevention & disease), in-house practice services (medical, dental, and behavioral health), recordkeeping, routine laboratory duties, general equipment maintenance, immunizations, and maintaining site supply & medication inventories. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assist with medical procedures, apply sterile dressings, perform exams, and document treatments as needed. Triage patients with proper documentation. Safely lift and physically manipulate patients. Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards. Educate patients and/or families about disease and proper care and treatment as instructed by the provider. Prepare and process laboratory samples and tests using established protocols. Coordinate paperwork for providers that may be needed for referrals, prior authorizations for medications, and diagnostic testing. Perform testing including lab draws, EKGs, PFTs, drug screens, etc. (training provided). Enter nursing charges and patient information into electronic health record software. Enter patient data into medication log sheets and other assigned logs. Review patient charts, check in patients, obtain and record all vital signs, and collect patient histories (allergies, medication, medical surgical, family, and social). Reconcile medications and state initial reason for patient’s visit. Directly address patient care gaps with patients during visits and between visits using patient lists to review and act on overdue preventive care needs. Participate in quality improvement efforts, provide feedback on projects, and suggest future improvements. Record and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient’s condition. Administer medications and immunizations as per standard administration and document in EHR. Actively participate in in-service education programs as required by practice. Maintain and stock inventory of office and/or clinical supplies as appropriate. Report incidents, maintenance issues, unsafe conditions and/or good catches to supervisor. Actively participate in team huddles for organizational planning and team activities. Transport to rotate to any DSHC sites as needed. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Follow HIPAA, OSHA, corporate compliance policies and regulations. Demonstrate DSHC’s 5 core values and valued behaviors daily. Marginal Duties (As Assigned) Perform perinatal/pre-natal management duties for providers: monthly accounting of new prenatal patients, delivery information, new baby sex & birth weights, patient reminders, patient education of prenatal cycles/hospital, set appointments for practice & hospital registration, and warm handoffs to delivering physician. All preparation for Uniform Data System (UDS) prenatal delivery and birth weights reporting. DOT medical exams / provider assistance. Circumcision provider assistance, IV insertion and monitoring. Bilingual skills/interpreter. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of Medical Assistant Program. CMA certification in good standing or intent to become certified if not presently or by hire date unless otherwise determined. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitating (CPR) certification in good standing. Preferred Qualifications 1‑3 years of experience medical assisting, M.A. certified. Benefits Competitive benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and life insurance. 10 paid holidays. Retirement plan. Loan repayment for some roles. Paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer Desert Sage Health Centers | Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Desert Sage Health Centers