Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Position at The Neuron ClinicThe Neuron Clinic is a busy outpatient neurology practice with locations in Chula Vista, Murrieta, El Cajon, Palm Springs, Corona, and San Marcos, CA. We are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. We accept Medicare, Medi-Cal, Tricare, and most HMOs and commercial PPOs. We are seeking a healthcare professional that is passionate about quality care and making a difference in our patients lives.Why Join the Team?Competitive CompensationGenerous Health Insurance Coverage: Medical & DentalRetirement Plan - Dollar for Dollar MatchPaid Vacation AccrualsPaid HolidaysPaid TrainingWork Alongside Extremely Talented Highly Specialized DoctorsExcellent Work-life BalanceSummaryThe Medical Assistant performs a combination of administrative and clinical tasks within our clinic. The Medical Assistant works alongside other medical staff under the clinical supervision of a physician or Mid-Level Provider and administrative supervision of the Clinic Manager and ultimately the Director of Operations. Medical Assistants perform a range of clerical and clinical tasks that help maintain organization and keep the clinic running efficiently.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMedical Assistants (MA) are responsible for knowing MA scope of practice and working within it.Responsible for managing the flow of patients in and out of the exam rooms, assists in the management of the provider schedule, communicates any delays.Pre-visit preparation, including historical medical records and lab, imaging, and test results. Performing data entry tasks to document patient records within clinic databases and maintaining patient files.Identify patients using 2 patient identifiers (Last name and Date of Birth), room patients, take vitals, perform patient intake (chief complaint, medical and surgical history, apply scales/screenings, medication reconciliation), assist providers during and after encounters, inform the providers of urgent concerns, and discharge patients with appropriate education and resources per provider orders.Assists provider in medical procedures and verifies existence of appropriate insurance authorization; prepares exam rooms, supplies, and equipment; assists with obtaining consent and prepares patients for clinical procedures, to include patient positioningPreparing and administering medications (intramuscular, transdermal, oral) under the direction of supervising physicians, providing patient education and obtaining consentPerforming minor medical procedures including ECGs, ZioPatch, and other procedures per physician orders; documents as Procedure DocumentationPreferred Education and ExperienceMedical assisting education or other related education either in progress or completed, highly preferredFamiliarity with electronic health records systems preferredHealthcare experience requiredSpecial Conditions of EmploymentFurnish proof of COVID-19 vaccinationKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesSelf-motivated and desire to learn and grow in healthcareStrong attention to detailExcellent analytical and critical thinking skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers and payorsThe ability to prioritize and multitask efficiently and effectivelyStrong commitment to actively supporting an ethical working environmentStrong knowledge of computer-based systems such as Excel, Word, and the Internet with the ability to quickly learn new systems.Bilingual English/Spanish preferredSchedule8 hour shiftMonday - FridayCompensation: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour The Neuron Clinic is an evidenced-based patient focused neurology medical practice that provides services for patients suffering from a variety of neurological disorders. Patient care is paramount – the driving force in everything we do. The Neuron Clinic is committed to state-of-the-art clinical excellence, to partnership and collaboration with other treating health care providers to ensure continuity of care, to utilization of data to individually tailor services for continual improvement in outcomes, and to empowering patients to make informed choices and help them achieve their goals. This is offered in a compassionate and safe environment that provides education, support, and best practices in integrated care. Our multiple locations serve the communities of Temecula, Murrieta, Menefee, Hemet Fallbrook, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Poway, Chula Vista, National City, San Diego, South-bay and surrounding areas.