Medical Assistant

ALLERGY & ASTHMA MEDICAL GROUP OF THE BAY AREA, INC.; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLERGY & ASTHMA MEDICAL GROUP OF THE BAY AREA, INC. in San Ramon, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, rooming, vital signs, and documentation in the EHR.

You will assist providers with procedures, coordinate tests and referrals, and educate patients under supervision. Ideal candidates have completed a Medical Assisting program, hold CPR/BLS certification, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Medical Assisting Program/School.
• National Certification preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care services including gathering intake information, rooming patients, collecting data (vital signs, medication reconciliation, spirometry), accurate documentation in EHR and timely patient flow.
• Ensure priority of care is provided to patients in an emergency situation.
• Ensure patient is appropriately prepared for provider encounter.
• Assist healthcare providers with testing procedures, treatments and testing as directed.
• Provide patient instructions for tests and treatments.
• Provide patient and family education pertaining to healthcare management, disease process, treatment, test(s), medication and follow-up, under direct supervision of health care provider.
• Notify patients of lab and diagnostic test results under the direct supervision of the health care provider.
• Greet patients appropriately and escort them to the exam room.
• Take patient histories, vital signs, prepare patients for exam, testing or treatment.
• Accurately documents actions and the patient's response in EHR.
• Manage all aspects of patient appointment including setting priorities, organizing testing and treatment process. Anticipate, initiate, and coordinate prescriptions/orders/referrals.
• Maintain the exam rooms, injection areas, and nurse's lab.
• Monitor drug samples and supplies to ensure an adequate supply that is within the expiration date.
• Assist health care team with testing procedures, treatments and education.
• Demonstrate professionalism as evidenced by positive problem solving, utilization of available resources, and respecting/acknowledging team effort.
• Participate in own professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance and educational resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Medical Assisting program

National Certification preferred

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

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Medical Assistant

NURSING San Ramon, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1036

Salary Range: $21.00 To $26.00 Annually

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Qualifications: Minimum requirement of successful completion of Medical Assisting Program/School, National Certification is preferred. Current CPR/BLS certification.

Skills or Other Qualifications: Excellent communication skills, basic knowledge of computers, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

• Perform patient care services including, but not limited to, gathering intake information, rooming patients, collecting data (vital signs, medication reconciliation, spirometry), accurate documentation in EHR and timely patient flow.
• Ensure priority of care is provided to patients in an emergency situation.
• Ensure patient is appropriately prepared for provider encounter.
• Assist healthcare providers with testing procedures, treatments and testing as directed
• Provide patient instructions for tests and treatments.
• Provide patient and family education pertaining to healthcare management, disease process, treatment, test(s), medication and follow-up, under direct supervision of health care provider.
• Notify patients of lab and diagnostic test results under the direct supervision of the health care provider.
• Perform the following basic competencies: Provision of age-specific care, completion of general job specific competencies through annual skills review and any additional specific competencies.
• Greet patients appropriately and escort them to the exam room.
• Take patient histories, vital signs, prepare patients for exam, testing or treatment.
• Accurately documents actions and the patient's response in EHR.
• Manage all aspects of patient appointment including setting priorities, organizing testing and treatment process. Anticipate, initiate, and coordinate prescriptions/orders/referrals.
• Maintain the exam rooms, injection areas, and nurse's lab.
• Monitor drug samples and supplies to ensure an adequate supply that is within the expiration date.
• Assist health care team with testing procedures, treatments and education.
• Demonstrate professionalism as evidenced by positive problem solving, utilization of available resources, and respecting/acknowledging team effort.
• Participate in own professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance and educational resources. Willingly and effectively uses input from others for individual growth. Demonstrates ability to give and receive feedback.
• Assist others in developing their skills, knowledge and abilities. Serves as mentor for new staff during orientation and continue as a role model, mentor and resource to all staff in the practice.