Medical Assistant (PACE)

CalOptima; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Career development opportunities

Wellness programs

Pension program

Job summary

CalOptima is seeking a Medical Assistant (PACE) to support the PACE-Clinic team under supervision of the Clinic Nurse. The role includes performing routine procedures, injections, venipuncture, and assisting with tests while ensuring accurate charting and patient care.

You’ll coordinate appointments and collaborate with providers and staff to deliver high-quality care. The position is based in Orange, CA with potential for full office work; bilingual and California residency are valued assets.

Qualifications

• CPR and First-Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six months.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of work experience with at least 1 year with frail or elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct participant care under supervision of the Clinic Nurse.
• Perform routine procedures, tests, injections, venipuncture, and basic clinical support.
• Schedule and follow up on appointments; maintain charting and records.
• Maintain equipment and supply logs; support front office duties as needed.

Skills

CPR Certification

First-Aid Certification

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

3 years experience with elderly

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Assistant (PACE)

CalOptima

Join Us in this Amazing Opportunity

The Team You’ll Join

We are a mission driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all.

More About the Opportunity

We are hoping you will join us as a Medical Assistant (PACE) and help shape the future of healthcare where you’ll be an integral part of our PACE- Clinic team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. This position has been approved to be Full Office.

- If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.

The Medical Assistant the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) will work under the general supervision of the Clinic Nurse and within regulatory practice. You will assist in the provision of direct participant care by performing routine procedures, technical and clerical support services in a clinical setting. You may administer intramuscular, subcutaneous or intra-dermal injections and may perform skin tests, administer oral medications, venipunctures and skin punctures for blood specimens. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

Your Contributions to the Team

• - 95% - Program Support
• - Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
• - Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
• - Performs and documents accurate preliminary data collection and collects data on each participant to be seen in the clinic, including but not limited to vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, respirations), allergies, medications, pain scale, participant’s complaints/symptoms and immunologic status.
• - Assists medical provider/primary care provider (PCP); carries out medical provider’s orders by performing requested tests such as, but not limited to, glucometer test, urine dip test, administration of purified protein derivative and tuberculosis tests, audio testing, setup and assistance with minor procedures pelvic exam setup and assistance, phlebotomy draws, electrocardiogram (EKGs), ear lavage and injections.
• - Schedules routine/follow-up appointments, follows up on missed appointments and makes phone calls as directed.
• - Maintains charting/records by documenting pertinent participant information, procedures, medications and injections administered, as well as participant responses and report findings to the medical provider.
• - Records and signs, symptoms, reactions and progress of participants and reports findings to the medical provider.
• - Assists with maintaining equipment and supply logs for the clinic.
• - Assists with the care and handling of supplies, equipment and instruments.
• - Assists with the front office desk by answering phones, communicating with appropriate disciplines for participant issues or appointments and rooming for specialty appointments.
• - 5% - Other
• - Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Do You Have What the Role Requires

• - High school diploma or equivalent PLUS 3 years of work experience with at least 1 year working with the frail or elderly population required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
• - CPR and First-Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of date of hire.

You’ll Stand Out More If You Possess the Following

• - Experience in a medical office or hospital within the last 3 years.
• - Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health’s defined threshold languages (Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).

What the Regulatory Agencies Need You to Possess

• - Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school.
• - CPR and First-Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of date of hire.

Your Knowledge & Abilities to Bring to this Role

• - Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health’s leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
• - Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• - Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• - Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• - Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
• - Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• - Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• - Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• - Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Your Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations)

• - Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• - Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• - Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• - Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• - Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

Ways We Are Here For You

• - You’ll enjoy competitive compensation for this role.
• - Our current hiring range is: Pay Grade: 302 - $49,754 - $69,655 ($23.92 - $33.4880).
• - The final salary offered will be based on education, job-related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity among other factors.
• - This position is approved for Full Office (**If the position is Telework, it is eligible in California only**)
• - https://www.caloptima.org/en/careers#benefits
• - CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.
• - Additional benefits and perks including:
  • - A generous PTO program
  • - A quality work life balance
  • - Various wellness programs
  • - Tuition Reimbursement
  • - Professional development opportunities
  • - Career development opportunities
  • - Flexible scheduling
  • - And the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts and improves healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.

Our Work Environment

If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:

• - Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• - There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• - The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

If located at PACE:

• - Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
• - There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• - The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

If located in the Community:

• - Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• - Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
• - There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• - The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Why Join Us

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Each employee brings a unique perspective to the overall team and we value everyone’s input and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you and every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impacts on our community members. Our team reflects and represents the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, quality healthcare.

Our Commitment to You

CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics.

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