Medical Assistant - Back Office (CMP)

Sante Health System, Inc; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Health System is seeking an exceptional Medical Assistant to join our team with Community Medical Providers in Fresno, CA. This role supports delivery of quality health care and patient care management, including taking vitals, preparing exam rooms, and assisting physicians.

Requirements include a high school diploma/GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, at least 1 year of medical office experience, and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Minimum 1 year work experience preferred in a medical office with strong customer service.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Be current and maintain BLS certification.
• Excellent attendance and work ethic required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment; take vitals.
• Prepare exam rooms and supplies; maintain cleanliness and sterility.
• Assist physicians with procedures and follow orders for each patient.
• Draw and administer medications for injections and immunizations as prescribed.
• Run in-house point-of-care tests.
• Maintain patient files and confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Assist with patient calls and prior authorizations as needed.
• Attend required meetings and participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Sante Health System is seeking an exceptional Medical Assistant to join our team with Community Medical Providers in Fresno, CA. This role is responsible for assisting in the delivery of quality health care and patient care management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
• Minimum 1 year work experience, preferably in a medical office setting with excellent customer service skills.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Be current and maintain BLS certification.
• Excellent attendance and work ethic is a must!

Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to be friendly, empathetic and understanding of our patient's needs.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards including, but not limited to confidentiality.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, adapting to a changing environment and multitasking under busy conditions.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take the patient's vital signs and chief complaint.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Keep examination rooms and back area neat, clean, disinfected and organized.
• Assist physicians in preparing for office procedures. Follow physician's order for treatment as requested for each patient.
• Draw and administer appropriate medications for injections and immunizations per physician orders.
• Run in-house point of care tests.
• Assist with annual wellness visits, as well as assisting with attaining set preventative screening measures for patients.
• May assist in submitting pharmacy requests as ordered by physician.
• Maintain appropriate supply inventory and submit request for supplies.
• Submit authorizations and orders to appropriate facilities as needed and ordered by physician for patient continuation of care.
• Assist with patient calls and prior authorizations in between seeing patients.
• Assist with completion of forms for FMLA, State Disability, etc.
• Maintain patient files, records and other information.
• Attend required meetings and participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Follow all MA competencies.
• In the spirit of teamwork, employees are expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested.

About Sante Health System

Sante Health System is a Management Services Organization that serves multiple clients. "Sante" is the French word for health. Our name symbolizes our commitment to good health, progressive care, and leadership in our community.

Sante is one of the largest healthcare claims and billing management companies in Central California. The strength of Sante is the extraordinary network of physicians, health plans, and other health service providers it offers the people of our valley. Sante coordinates with physicians, health plans, hospitals, and ancillary providers to ultimately benefit the patient in a managed care environment. Sante Health System provides numerous client services such as billing, claims processing, contracting, credentialing, finance, human resources, information services, marketing/communications, physician services, practice management, provider relations, quality improvement, and utilization management.

Sante is celebrating 30 years of service to the community we deeply understand that we would not be successful in enhancing the quality of life of our patients without our incredible team. This is why we have created a work culture that is comprised of talented, driven, dedicated, innovative, and service-driven professionals. We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement. Being part of our team is like being part of a big family. Join our team and make Sante Health System your home away from home.

Salary: $21.00 per hour