Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Our client, a healthcare company, is looking for a Medical Assistant for their Novato, CA location.

Responsibilities:

• Direct patient care: Rooming patients, including obtaining vital signs, obtaining reason for visit, and documenting symptoms their frequency, and severity.
• Documents all required information in electronic medical records.
• Provide injections and immunizations as ordered by the provider.
• Provide assistance during medical procedures.
• Obtain all patient information required to meet regulatory obligations.
• Track the receipt of all results for all ordered tests.
• Ability to perform POCT as well as all quality controls.
• Communication and correspondence including lab results, prescription management, and referrals:
• Use electronic medical records and work off "task lists" to complete patient visits or requests.
• Provides patients with accurate information when answering questions and concerns.
• Maintains patient records and protects patient confidentiality.
• Complete referrals accurately and appropriately.
• Maintain patient areas and supplies:
• Disinfect exam rooms between patients and all patient areas at the end of the day.
• Assist with clinic upkeep, including daily cleaning and supply ordering/inventory.
• Perform reprocessing of scopes and or probes after completion of competency in specialty clinics.
• Perform all steps related to sterilization of instruments and use of autoclave.
• General:
• Remains calm and effective in an emergency or in high-pressure situations.
• Collaborate with team members on various ongoing projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Comply with all OSHA and safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
• Licenses/Certifications: A Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program such as NHA and AMCA is required. BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Experience: At least one year of related medical assisting experience in a physician's office or other clinical setting, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Re-processing/procedural experience is highly preferred.
• Minimum Years of Experience: Less than 1 year

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities