Clinical Medical Assistant & Patient Advocate

Methodist Health System; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matched retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Job summary

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in daily patient care. You will perform routine clinical tasks, educate patients, document in charts, and operate under licensed supervision.

The ideal candidate has graduation from an accredited MA program and CPR certification, with 2+ years of experience preferred. You must be flexible for a full-time schedule and able to work in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 2+ years of professional medical assisting preferred.
• National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Requires full range of body motion including lifting patients.
• Extensive standing and walking; exposure to potentially infectious agents and other clinical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient confidentiality and discretion with information.
• Support physicians and MAs under guidance of Office Manager(s).
• Screen phone calls during triage; refer medical decisions to a physician.
• Administer intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections with documentation.
• Assist in nursing care per clinic policies and procedures.
• Take patient history and vitals.
• Check for expired medications monthly and dispose properly.
• Maintain medical supplies and vaccines; keep supply closet organized.
• Assist with Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx, or phone and update patient medication module.
• Demonstrate infection control procedures and maintain QA for autoclave.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in daily patient care. You will perform routine clinical tasks, educate patients, document in charts, and operate under licensed supervision.

The ideal candidate has graduation from an accredited MA program and CPR certification, with 2+ years of experience preferred. You must be flexible for a full-time schedule and able to work in a fast-paced clinic.