Medical Assistant- MMF Cardiology

Marshall Medical Center; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,327,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center's MMF Cardiology unit is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and staff in delivering timely, compassionate care across Marshall Medical Clinics.

The role includes preparing patients for exams, assisting clinicians, handling refills, lab results, referrals, callbacks, and coordinating supplies, with occasional float to other clinics.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or previous MA experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• CCMA or AAMA certification required or an approved certifying body.
• Knowledge of injections, EKGs, medication administration and/or taking vital signs.
• Basic computer/data entry and EMR experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient/family health education.
• Accurate clinical documentation in EMR.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to reprioritize work demands as needed.
• Pleasant, friendly demeanor and team-oriented attitude.
• Regularly verifying and processing insurance eligibility and obtaining authorization (including ID.me for VA)

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination/visit and assist providers as needed.
• Complete medication refills, lab result follow ups, referrals, and patient callbacks.
• Order medical supplies and maintain exam rooms.
• Clean and sterilize medical equipment and rooms.
• Float to other clinics as needed and perform other duties to support Marshall Medical Clinics.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Insurance verification

Identity verification (ID.me)

Education

Medical Assistant Program

CCMA certification

AAMA certification

Tools

EMR systems

Basic computer data entry

Job description

Department: MMF Cardiology Shift: Primarily Days (United States of America) Employee Type: Regular Per Diem Type (if applicable): Minimum Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.15

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant of Marshall Medical Clinics works with providers and staff to ensure effective medical care is delivered to all patients in a timely, dignified, and caring manner. This position maintains the continuity of patient care in order to ensure the utmost patient satisfaction. The Medical Assistant will prepare patients for their examination/visit and assist the providers as needed; completes medication refills, lab result follow ups, referrals to specialists, patient callbacks, orders medical supplies, and cleans/sterilizes medical equipment and exam rooms. Medical Assistants of Marshall Medical Center will be expected to float to other clinics when needed and perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and achievements of all Marshall Medical Clinics.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Licensure/Certification: Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• To qualify for Medical Assistant 2: Current Medical Assistant (MA) certification from the California Certified Medical Assistant Board (CCMA) or the National American Association of Medical Associates (AAMA) required or an approved certifying body required.
• Knowledge: Previous experience with injections, EKG's, medication administration and/or taking vital signs required.
• Basic computer/data entry and electronic medical record (EMR) experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient/family health education required.
• Skills: Accurate and clear clinical documentation in Electronic Medical Record.
• Excels in verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to reprioritize work demands as needed.
• Possesses a pleasant and friendly demeanor and ability to maintain a positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Comfortable with regularly verifying and processing insurance eligibility and obtaining authorization requests, including verifying personal credentials with external partners to obtain this information (e.g., ID.me for identity verification for VA insurance coordination).

A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY

Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients' expectations.

Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we're always striving to improve. Marshall’s Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold-Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall’s Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly® certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy.

Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall’s executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.