Medical Assistant II

LE0050 University HealthCare Alliance; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 38,972 - 49,690; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare is looking for a Medical Assistant in Mountain View, California. The role requires performing clinical tasks and assisting patients to deliver timely care.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, a Medical Assistant Diploma, and relevant experience helping coordinate patient services. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and values diversity in applicants.

Qualifications

• One (1) to three (3) years of related experience.
• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient portal and inbox messages.
• Assist with physician procedures and referrals.
• Coordinate clinic huddles and assist providers with telemedicine.

Skills

Professional verbal and written communication skills

Proficient Computer skills

Organizational and multi-tasking skills

Ability to work with others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Record System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinic patient care team. The position performs clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting patients to obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient utilization of resources in the coordination of patient care. The Medical Assistant II performs the duties of the Medical Assistant I, in addition, acquires job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. Performs work in an assigned area to develop expertise needed to be fully functional in an assigned specialty area/clinic.

Responsibilities

• Patient portal and inbox message management
• Assists with physician procedures
• Assists with referral inquiries
• Disability paperwork management
• Rx Refill & processing prior Authorization
• Assists coordinating of clinic huddles
• Trainer/new employee orientation
• Participates in maintenance of department A3
• Assists providers with telemedicine services if needed
• Scribing for providers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Same as Level I and, in addition: Requires the ability to independently apply knowledge to perform work, as appropriate.
• Prioritizes own tasks
• Ability to independently check in-basket, refills, patient messages
• Electronic Medical Record System Super User
• Professional verbal and written communication skills as stated above in CI Care
• Proficient Computer skills, including keyboarding, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records
• Applicable scheduling System
• Electronic Medical Record System and databases applicable to clinics
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills required for varying procedures and managing interruptions
• Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training

Experience

One (1) to three (3) years of related experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Physical Demands: Occasional Sitting; Constant Walking; Constant Standing; Constant Bending; Frequent Squatting; Occasional Climbing; Occasional Kneeling; Seldom Crawling; Constant Hand Use; Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use; Frequent Grasping; Occasional Fine Manipulation; Frequent Pushing and Pulling; Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level); Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist); Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus)
• Lifting: Frequent lifting 0 - 10 lbs; Occasional lifting 11 - 20 lbs; Occasional lifting 21 - 30 lbs; Occasional lifting 31 - 40 lbs; Seldom lifting 40+ lbs
• Carrying: Frequent lifting 0 - 10 lbs; Occasional lifting 11 - 20 lbs; Occasional lifting 21 - 30 lbs; Occasional lifting 31 - 40 lbs; Seldom lifting 40+ lbs

Working Environment

• Seldom Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment
• Constant Working around equipment and machinery
• Clinical equipment and machinery
• Seldom Walking on uneven ground
• Seldom Exposure to excessive noise
• Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness
• Seldom Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals
• Seldom Working at heights
• Frequent Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement
• Seldom Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment
• Frequent Use of respirator
• Constant Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc.. Hazardous drugs included

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $28.29 - $36.07 per hour.