Medical Assistant II

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Green (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Medical Assistant in California to assist physicians during examinations and treatments. You will document patient histories, measure vitals, update the EMR, and help prepare charts for visits.

You will also handle scheduling, check-ins/outs, and pre-certifications, while supporting a multidisciplinary care team and maintaining a safe, confidential environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma; an Associate Degree and/or Certified/Registered MA is preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook and Excel; proficiency with EMR and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Document review of systems; measure vitals (pulse, respirations, BP, weight, height) and update medical history.
• Record patient information in EMR and prepare charts for visits; review test results and hospital reports.
• Refill medications and coordinate with pharmacy/insurance as needed; manage patient paperwork.
• Operate EKG and phlebotomy; maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and supply orders.
• Handle scheduling, check-ins/outs and pre-certifications; respond to MyChart messages.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and comply with legal regulations.

Skills

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

EMR proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree / MA certification

Tools

Outlook

Excel

EMR

Scheduling systems

Job description

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician.

Maintains patient flow during clinic hours. Documents review of systems; measures vital signs such as pulse rate, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height (see Appendix A for specifics); updates past and current medical, social and family history; reviews medications and updates medication list at each visit. Correctly records patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR). May assist in training of new employees.

Prepares patient charts in EMR for visits by scanning, abstracting, and reviewing to make certain that all diagnostic test results, hospital reports and other medical records necessary to help the physician care for the patient are in the patient’s chart. Accesses and navigates websites or calls outside facilities to obtain necessary information. May act as Super User for Electronic Medical Record.

Refills medications and pre-authorizes medications including communicating with the patient, pharmacy, or insurance company as needed to complete the task. Maintains recording of patient samples and other medications and disposes expired medications. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients; maintains clean, fully supplied exam rooms. Orders medical supplies as needed. Completes patient assistance paperwork/requests as needed.

Obtains pertinent medical information from patients to facilitate medical decision making per specific office protocol procedures. Returns calls as needed. Responds to MyChart as needed. Works in-baskets, daily workflow logs, and work queues in EMR/Practice Management system. May coordinate/oversee work queues in office. Answers incoming calls, schedules appointments, performs patient check-ins and check-outs, and completes pre-certifications for prescriptions, procedures, and surgeries as needed.

Operates EKG, cardiac monitors, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests as needed and other clinical duties such as phlebotomy and cast removal as assigned.

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential. Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements with the medical assistant role. Demonstrates comprehension and support of quality measures and patient experience.

All other job duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Associate Degree and/or Certified/Registered MA preferred. Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or previous Medical Assisting experience required.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2 to 5 years MA or other relevant experience preferred; Practice in different care settings (e.g. Primary care, Specialty, EMT, etc.).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, EMR and scheduling systems) required. Strong verbal and social skills to facilitate working respectfully with patients, physicians, visitors, co-workers, and drug reps in person or by telephone required. Ability and willingness to travel to other physician offices as requested or needed. Complementary clinical skills such as phlebotomy, performing EKGs, stiches removal, splinting, etc. are highly preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS Certified/Registered MA preferred. Must successfully complete skills orientation. BLS certification required.