Medical Assistant-Orthopedics

Palomar Health Medical Group; Poway, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Orthopedics-OSA clinic. You will be under supervision to deliver patient care, register patients, input data, schedule visits, and support procedures with attention to patient comfort and privacy.

You will also assist with exam preparation, vital signs, documentation, and maintaining confidential medical records while following infection control policies and reporting any concerns to the care team.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Certificate program with relevant front and back office experience
• Minimum Experience: 0-6 months related experience
• Preferred bilingual - Spanish
• American Heart Association BLS Heartsaver certification

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, ensure quality patient care in clinic setting
• Register patients and input data in computer system
• Schedule appointments with good phone and customer service skills
• Prepare rooms with instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment
• Provide direct patient care in assigned areas
• Take vital signs and provide personal care
• Open sterile supplies and set up for procedures
• Maintain patient records and confidentiality
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures
• Provide health care instruction to patients and families
• Document interactions and orders in medical records
• Follow infection control policies and waste handling
• Administer medications and collect lab specimens

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Computer skills

MS Windows

MS Office

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

0-6 months experience

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Department: Orthopedics-OSA POP Union: Shift: 8-hour Shift - Day (United States of America) Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Pay Range: $24.40-$34.16

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of an RN, LVN, physician assistant or physician, ensure quality patient care in clinic setting.


• Registers patients and inputs data in computer system, vital signs and health screening.


• Able to schedule, with good phone and customer service skills.


• Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.


• Provides appropriate, direct patient care in assigned area(s).


• Takes patient's vital signs and provides personal care to patients.


• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.


• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.


• Ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information.


• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.


• Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.


• Provides health care instruction to patient and family members.


• Documents transactions, phone conversations, observations, and orders in medical record according to policy and procedure of clinic.


• Responsible for following clinic policies and procedures for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.


• Responsible for accurate administration of medications as appropriate and collection/handling of lab specimens.


• Ability to speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.


• Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail).


• Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop-down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Follows Palomar Health Medical Group rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards.


• Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health Medical Group.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: Successful completion of Medical Assistant Certificate program with relevant front and back office experience


• Preferred Education: Not Applicable


• Minimum Experience: 0-6 months related experience


• Preferred Experience: Bilingual - Spanish


• Required License: Not Applicable


• Preferred License: Not Applicable


• Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Heartsaver


• Preferred Certification: Certified CA State Medical Assistant

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Palomar Health Medical Group invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non-clinical positions. Our multi-specialty practice delivers affordable, patient-focused care that combines the latest advancements in technology and medicine with a superior experience. When you join the Palomar Health family, you’ll experience a positive, supportive and innovative environment while working in one of several modern offices conveniently located throughout North County.