Certified Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

WVU Medicine; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Berkeley, CA, seeks a Medical Assistant to perform basic nursing skills and support the practice under supervision of physicians and nurses.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams, scheduling referrals, educating patients, maintaining quality logs, ensuring equipment works, and aiding with medical documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Current National Certification as Certified Medical Assistant.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

• Greets and escorts patient to exam rooms; prepares for provider visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms for patients with attention to cleanliness and availability of supplies.
• Assists with and/or performs exams, tests, and procedures.
• Schedules appointments and sets up referral contacts as needed.
• Assists provider during patient examinations and procedures.
• Educates patients on follow up expectations.
• Maintains quality control testing logs as required.
• Ensures all medical equipment is in proper working condition.
• Assists patients with completion of medical documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Software literacy

Organization

Team and independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days

Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT/AMT/MA Certification)

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

BMC Berkeley Medical Center in Berkeley, CA, seeks a Medical Assistant to perform basic nursing skills and support the practice under supervision of physicians and nurses.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, assisting with exams, scheduling referrals, educating patients, maintaining quality logs, ensuring equipment works, and aiding with medical documentation.