Certified Medical Assistant

Plazita Medical Clinic Inc; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Plazita Medical Clinic Inc is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Watsonville to join a busy care team. You will perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly, from rooming patients and taking vitals to assisting with procedures and managing lab work.

Responsibilities include chart prep, patient privacy compliance, medication administration under supervision, documentation, and coordinating with providers for efficient visits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Certified from an accredited vocational school.
• National or CA state certification as medical assistant.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be bilingual English/Spanish.
• Strong computer skills using Electronic Medical Records.

Responsibilities

• Bridge communication between care team, clinic, provider and patient.
• Prepare exam room; stock supplies; clean and sanitize between patients.
• Take vitals and document health history for visit type; complete pre-visit forms.
• Perform in-house tests, assessments and evaluations; document results and notify provider.
• Under clinician supervision, prepare and assist/perform in-house treatments and procedures.
• Process lab orders and prepare for specimen pickup; administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Document in patient chart; complete CAIR and other reporting requirements; manage radiology orders.
• Conduct patient recall and follow-up; schedule appointments; document communications.
• Call in medication refills; inform patient of lab/test results as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EMR proficiency

Strong communication

Privacy/compliance awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certified from accredited program

National or CA state MA certification

Current CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Future Opening: Certified Medical Assistant

Full Time • Watsonville

We are seeking experienced, organized and detail-orientated Certified Medical Assistant to become a part of our team! You will perform routine administrative and clinical assignments to keep the medical facility running smoothly.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following,

• Serve as member of care team and customer service representative to bridge communication between health clinic, provider and patient.
• Maintain and protect patient confidentiality and privacy, Adhere to state and federal privacy laws.
• Ensure patient visits are effective and efficient through Chart Prep: review upcoming appointments to determine if lab, diagnostic tests, referrals and consult reports were completed and obtain results as necessary;review for health maintenance reminders due and that medication contracts are current.
• Prepare exam room for visit. Ensure room is stocked with necessary supplies, instruments and equipment appropriate for the visit;Clean room and sanitize equipment between patients.
• Room patient: Obtain vitals (BMI, blood pressure, temperature etc.), reason for visit and health history appropriate for the visit type. Complete pre-visit questionnaires or forms. Document in patient chart.
• Perform in house tests, assessments and evaluations appropriate to the visit type. Document test results in chart and notify provider of values outside of range. Perform in-house test (EKG, Drug tests, Pregnancy test, etc).
• Under clinician order/supervision, prepare and assist/perform in house treatments and procedures (ear lavage, I&D,etc.)
• Process lab orders for specimens and medical devices appropriate to visit: prepare for pick-up.
• Under clinician order, prepare and administer medications, pharmaceuticals and immunizations according to manufacturers' instructions. Confirm with ordering provider. Provide patient with information about medications/pharmaceutical/immunization.
• Document in patient chart and complete other documentation/reporting requirements(e.g. CAIR, etc). Adhere to storage and transportation requirements.
• Prepare radiology orders for outside imaging (x-rays, CT, Mammogram, etc). If needed, assist patient with scheduling appointment.
• Coordinate the completion and processing of paperwork in a timely manner including but not limited to: disability forms, durable equipment authorizations, medication and treatment authorizations, school forms, INS forms, etc.
• Conduct patient recall: Follow-up with patients who no-show or cancel important appointments, and schedule them back; Schedule post-hospital discharge follow-up appointments. Document communication in patient chart and Aladade portal.
• Call in medications refills when necessary ordered by the provider.
• With provider approval and instruction, notify patient of normal test results.
• Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to resolving problems that affect patients receipt of timely information and services.
• Anticipate patient needs, deliver services, and respond to patients in a timely, accurate, courteous, respectful and friendly manner to advocate for care that best serves the patient.
• Consistently adhere to and/or exceed Plazita's communication guidelines and expectations with co-workers and patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Certified from an accredited vocational school
• National or CA state certification as medical assistant
• Current CPR certification
• Must be bilingual English/Spanish
• Strong computer skills using Electronic Medical Records