Medical Assistant-Float

Nhcare; Menifee, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood is seeking a Float Medical Assistant to support providers across South Riverside County sites including Menifee, Temecula, and Hemet. You will perform vital signs, vaccines, EKGs, and other procedures while educating patients in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Requires MA certificate and BLS; valid CA driver license and 1 year MA experience preferred. The role offers varied site assignments and a team-focused environment with patient care at the forefront.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required on hire and maintained.
• One year of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Valid CA driver license and proof of auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and performs clinical care services with patients.
• Takes patient vital signs and collects intake information.
• Performs clinical procedures (blood draws, vaccines, nebulizers, EKGs).
• Provides patient education and resources.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked, cleaned and ready for examinations.

Skills

Bilingual (EN/ES or EN/AR)

Medical procedures knowledge

EMR experience

Data entry

Teamwork and independence

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) system

Job description

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Medical Assistant will support various providers, advanced providers, and registered nurses to provide excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will communicate with patients and performs clinical services to ensure high quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

**This opportunity is for a Float Medical Assistant role supporting the following areas:

• All South Riverside County sites, Menifee, Temecula, and Hemet

This role will be expected to float between these sites based on organizational needs.**

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates and performs clinical care services with patients
• Takes patient vital signs and obtains patient intake information
• Performs clinical procedures such as blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs
• Discusses patient needs and provides education and resources to patients directly
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, and set up for examinations and procedures

Provider And Team Support

• Coordinates provider workflows to ensure efficient patient care
• Ensures provider has all pertinent information required for each patient visit including diagnostic images, labs and required screenings
• Assists other providers and care teams in women’s health, pediatrics and general medicine departments as needed

Clinical Administration

• Utilizes electronic health records to order, process and document clinical treatment plans for patient as directed by the provider
• Conveys information to patients via telephone or email under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse
• Provides patient with requested documents after review to ensure forms are complete, accurate and executed by the provider
• Completes ongoing/annual training for position compliance

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. These courses must follow AHA guidelines, but may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards.
• One year of medical assistant experience preferred
• Valid CA driver license and proof of auto insurance required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Arabic) highly preferred
• Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology
• Proficiency with electronic health records system experience preferred
• Intermediate computer and data entry skills
• Must use sound judgment to anticipate needs of patients and providers
• Flexibility with changing priorities and time sensitive deadlines
• Use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and patient care
• Exemplify compassion to patients and team members
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry 15 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Pay range:

$24.95 to $34.93 per hour, depending on experience.

Note:

This Float Medical Assistant role will include an additional $2.00 per hour float differential on top of the standard Medical Assistant pay rate.

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