Medical Assistant (part-time)

SAN-Joaquin-Count; French Camp (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Step increases

Job summary

San Joaquin General Hospital is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to perform a variety of medical office clerical functions, patient services and unlicensed assistive duties. The role includes patient registration, appointment scheduling and assisting clinicians in specialty clinics.

Qualifications include completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program and may require certifications such as BLS or phlebotomy depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program.
• Some positions may require Basic Life Support, California Vaccines for Children, and/or Limited Phlebotomy Technician certificate.
• License: valid California driver’s license depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain patient information in electronic records and files.
• Register patients and update registration information.
• Maintain a system of clinic appointments.
• Assist medical doctors and mid-level providers in specialty clinics.
• Ensure availability of necessary patient charts and records.
• Obtain and assemble required medical supplies and set up specialty trays.
• Assist in patient examinations.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interaction

Education

Medical Assistant training program

Job description

San Joaquin General Hospital is
dedicated to a philosophy of
excellence in providing health
services, education and
professional training in an
integrated system that values
quality in life, family interaction,
and respect for both clients and
employees. The Agency is
committed to the delivery of
community-oriented, culturally
sensitive, and affordable health
care throughout San Joaquin
County.

eDucation:

Medical Assistant
(part-time)

$20.78 - $25.26/hour

Completion of a Medical
Assistant program of training
in an approved college or
business school.*

*Diploma, certificate, or transcripts must be provided with the application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be
postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and a drug screen.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

About the Position

An employee in this position performs a variety of
medical office clerical functions, patient services and
unlicensed assistive duties. The specific duties of each
position vary with the nature and needs of the clinic or
department where they are assigned.

Typical Duties

• May prepare and maintain patient information within electronic records and/or files.
• Registers patients and updates registration information.
• Maintains a system of clinic appointments.
• Assists medical doctors and mid-level providers in specialty clinics.
• Assures availability of necessary patient charts and records.
• Obtains and assembles required medical supplies and sets up specialty trays.
• Assists in patient examinations.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program.

Special Requirement: Depending on the nature of assignment, some positions may require one or more of the following: 1) Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers, 2) California Vaccines for Children by California Department of Public Health, and/or 3) Limited Phlebotomy Technician certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health.

License: Possession of a valid California driver's license, depending upon the nature of the assignment.

KNOWLEDGE

Medical (clinic) procedures and practices; basic physiology, anatomy and psychology; basic patient registration, records and charting procedures; unlicensed assistive practices; medical terminology; medical supplies; basic computer and modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to department operations; basic public relations.

ABILITY

Set up and maintain clerical functions of a medical clinic; take patient vital signs; learn and perform unlicensed assistive duties for licensed providers; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; operate computers, office equipment and related software; maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of professional staff, coworkers, patients and the general public.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility—frequent operation of a data entry device; frequent standing and walking; frequent sitting, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; occasional moderate to heavy equipment operation; running; climbing stairs; Lifting—frequent lifting of 30 lbs. or less; frequent lifting of 30 to 70 lbs.; occasional lifting of 70 lbs. or more; occasional restraining, lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Vision—frequent reading and other close up work; frequent need for color perception, hand/eye coordination, depth perception and use of peripheral vision; Dexterity—frequent holding, reaching, grasping, writing and need for repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking—frequent need to hear normal speech and faint sounds; frequent talking on the telephone and in person; occasionally speaking over public address system; Emotional/Psychological—frequent exposure to trauma, grief and death; frequent public contact, decision making and concentration required; Special Requirements: may require working nights, weekends, and overtime; Environmental—occasional exposure to hazardous materials; frequent exposure to noise.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) .

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS

Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Hours Restrictions: Please be advised that SEIU bargaining unit employees are limited to 1,559 hours on payroll each calendar year.

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at [phone] prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:

• They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Limited Hours Restrictions: Part-time and/or Temporary employees are limited to 1,559 hours on payroll each calendar year.

Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.