Medical Assistant I - West Sacramento

CommuniCare+OLE; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan 403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

CommuniCare+OLE is seeking a Medical Assistant I in West Sacramento. This nonexempt/hourly position requires 1 year or less of experience, CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Duties include patient intake, helping with health coverage applications, data entry, and supporting clinical flow.

The role schedules Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with some evening shifts. Pay range is $25.58–$31.26 hourly, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision premiums, PTO,

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED. CA Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred. Phlebotomy certificate strongly preferred.
• Experience: Entry level position up to one year. CPR certification required.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal and customer service; bilingual in English/Spanish/Dari/Punjabi/Vietnamese strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients for program eligibility for health coverage programs (e.g., Covered California, Medi-Cal).
• Assist patients with program applications and documentation collection.
• Educate patients and families about health coverage programs and provide patient education.
• Enter patient data into electronic health record systems.
• Support community events and health fairs.
• Greet patients and maintain a positive patient experience; assist with rooming and vital signs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish/Dari/Punjabi

Analytical and problem-solving

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

California medical assistant program with CA MA certification

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

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Medical Assistant I - West Sacramento

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2517

Salary Range: $25.58 To $31.26 Hourly

POSITION TITLE:

Medical Assistant I

DEPARTMENT:

Medical

REPORTS TO TITLE:

DLSE/FLSA STATUS: ( )

__X__Nonexempt/Hourly position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (does this position have direct reports):

YES

NO

SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm; with some evening shifts of 12pm-9pm

PAY RANGE: $25.58- $31.26 hourly

About CommuniCare+OLE

Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

BENEFITS

• Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW:

CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

***The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason. ***

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING

• Education:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited medical assistant program in California; CA Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certificate strongly preferred.
• Experience/Lived Experience:
• Entry level position up to one year of experience.
• Must certify and remain current in CPR.
• Special Skills/Training:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish/Dari/Punjabi/Vietnamese strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail required.
• Reliable transportation required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Interviews patients for program eligibility for a variety of health care coverage programs including, but not limited to, Covered California, Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Patient Assistance Program (PAP), and County Medical Services Program (CMSP).
2. 2. Assists patients with applications to the various programs and in collection of necessary documentation as necessary.
3. 3. Educates patients, family members and community about various health coverage programs.
4. 4. Provide data entry of patient information into electronic health record system.
5. 5. Supporting community events and health fairs.
6. 6. Responsible for greeting patients into exam room areas and driving a positive patient customer service experience
7. 7. Rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs.
8. 8. Collects and documents patient history and current state of health
9. 9. Disinfects and prepares treatment rooms, equipment and supplies in a timely manner to ensure optimum flow
10. 10. Provides patient education and follow-up care instructions as directed by provider at discharge.
11. 11. Performs panel management and non-visit tasks as assigned by Provider or Nurse
12. 12. Works closely with providers to provide high quality care to each patient by addressing their health needs and concerns
13. 13. Proactively ensure that Provider/MA “huddles” take place on time in preparation for each shift
14. 14. Performs various routine screening and procedures as directed by medical provider and document findings as per protocol.
15. 15. Performs various medical assistant procedures, including but not limited to: finger sticks for hemoglobin checks; ear washes; nebulizer treatments; urine dipsticks; specimen collection for throat and/or urine cultures; wound cleaning; PPD placement; INR; glucose; HCG; and Hemoglobin A1C (some procedures may not be applicable to all sites)
16. 16. Administers immunizations per provider order and documents in electronic health record
17. 17. Ensures that all logs, forms, records and charts are complete, thorough and accurate
18. 18. Documents freezer & refrigerator temperature and takes appropriate action to maintain correct temperatures
19. 19. Runs quality assurance tests daily to ensure proper functionality of equipment for in-house testing
20. 20. Practices standard safety precautions to ensure safety to self, other staff and patients, including handling of contained waste and sharps, and cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment after use
21. 21. Communicates clearly with providers, other staff and patients to promote optimum clinic flow and proper patient hand off; communicates with Back Office Supervisor on urgent issues
22. 22. Appropriately completes chart prep, supports with QI measures, as well as carrying out other administrative tasks assigned by the back office supervisor.
23. 23. Ensures that patients messages are responded to in a timely manner as indicated by site leadership.
24. 24. Proactively helps teammates during down time
25. 25. Recommends improvement in processes and practices through the proper channels
26. 26. May be required to float/travel to other sites.