Certified Medical Assistant: Outpatient Clinic Pro

Adventist Health; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our outpatient clinic team in Clearlake, CA. You will support physicians, nurses, and other staff by handling basic clinical and clerical tasks, including taking vitals, preparing patients, and assisting with waived lab tests.

This role requires completion of a National Medical Assistant certification, CPR certification, and preferred phlebotomy credentials.

Qualifications

• Clinic-medical office experience preferred.
• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• National Medical Assistant certification required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Basic medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist or his designee.
• Cross-trains for front office functions and fills in as needed.
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality of staff, patient and administrative information in the Clinic, hospital and community setting.
• Maintains lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner.
• Must be a National Certified Medical Assistant and must maintain certificate and complete all required CEUs.
• Observes all clinic protocols and procedures as written.
• Performs waived lab tests and lab internal QCs. Prepares samples for shipment to hospital lab.
• Prepares patient for provider exam and collects all baseline information and records in the patient chart.
• Takes patient vital signs, height and weight measurements. Records results in patient chart.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High School graduate or GED

CPR Certification

National Medical Assistant certification

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Adventist Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our outpatient clinic team in Clearlake, CA. You will support physicians, nurses, and other staff by handling basic clinical and clerical tasks, including taking vitals, preparing patients, and assisting with waived lab tests.

This role requires completion of a National Medical Assistant certification, CPR certification, and preferred phlebotomy credentials.