Medical Assistant

ICH0102 InnovaCare Management Services Company, LLC; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

InnovaCare seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering high-quality patient care under supervision. You will gather patient histories, record vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations and procedures in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include clerical tasks, triage, basic lab tests, injections, and wound care, while maintaining safety and HIPAA compliance. Fluency in English/Spanish is a plus; E-Verify participation is required.

Qualifications

• MA Certificate or 1 year healthcare experience in a clinical setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Basic medical terminology and arithmetic.
• Safe clinic work practices and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in providing patient care under supervision.
• Record patient information and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Document communications with patients and test results.
• Perform venipuncture, tests, injections, wound care as directed.
• Sterilize equipment and stock rooms and labs.
• Transcribe orders and coordinate with pharmacies.
• Maintain patient flow and triage as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic arithmetic

Clinic safety practices

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

MA Certificate (Florida)

Healthcare experience in clinical setting

Tools

E-Verify / I-9 process

Job description

Job Summary

Under medical supervision, assists physicians in the delivery of health care services; and performs related duties as required. Provide excellent care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient’s chief complaint and records pertinent information in patient’s permanent medical record.
• Communicates to physician abnormal findings.
• Assists patients to complete medical history forms and prepares patients for examination and treatment by physician.
• Documents all phone calls with patients.
• Performs vital signs, measurements as height and weight and records them in the EMH – structure data.
• Conducts tests and procedures as directed, such as EKG’s, non-stress tests, spirometer, venipuncture, skin punctures, strep screen, glucometer, and urine tests.
• Assists health service providers with treatments and examinations of patients such as injections, wound care, pelvic exams, minor surgery, and IUD insertions; assists in the identification of psychosocial needs and consults with the health service provider.
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and stocks patient rooms and labs with appropriate supplies.
• Maintains medical supply inventory.
• Transcribes doctors’ orders and prepares appropriate requisitions, forms as needed.
• Performs calls to pharmacy.
• Daily follow up of pharmacy messages.
• Notifies patient of any change ordered by the physician.
• Ensures Physician signs charts, labs, prescriptions, diagnostics daily.
• Maintains patient flow after check in.
• Discuss patient flow with physician according to urgency and daily patient load.
• Performs triage on patient.
• Ability to assist more than one physician at a time.
• Complies with office policy and procedure, OSHA Standards and HIPAA Privacy Regulations as stated in HIPAA Policy and Procedure Manual.

Skills and Specifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited institution approved by the State of Florida, or one year experience working in a health care setting that included direct patient contract or a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Basic medical terminology, Basic arithmetic, Satisfactory vein puncture techniques Safe work practices in a clinic setting.
• Innovacare participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

About the Company

The foundation for InnovaCare was laid in 1998 when President and CEO Richard Shinto, M.D., founded North American Medical Management (NAMM) in California. Since then, InnovaCare Health has continuously evolved and innovated to remain at the forefront of healthcare and deliver cutting-edge solutions to our physicians and team members, patients, and their families. Across InnovaCare, we are united by a shared mission, vision, and values. Our growing company strives to make every member of our diverse team feel fulfilled and valued through their work. Our mission is to transform the lives of the people we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, innovative solutions, and trusted partnerships as we vision a new definition of the standard of excellence in healthcare. Today, InnovaCare operates more than 30 clinics and is recognized as a leader in transforming care delivery. Our approach combines physician-led care models with cutting-edge technology and a focus on personalized, coordinated care to empower providers to succeed in some of healthcare's most challenging environments.