Enable job alerts via email!

Medical Assistant - Primary Care - SRS Sorrento Mesa - Full-Time - Day Shift

Sharp HealthCare

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

10 days ago

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team in San Diego. This role involves providing essential support to patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality care and operational efficiency. You'll demonstrate clinical skills, manage patient flow, and assist in various clinical tasks, all while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

  • Certification of completion of a Medical Assistant Program required.
  • AHA BLS Healthcare certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Assist patients and staff to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in assigned area.

Skills

Clinical Skills
Medication Administration
Patient Care
Communication Skills

Education

Certification of completion of a Medical Assistant Program
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare)

Job description

Medical Assistant - Primary Care - SRS Sorrento Mesa - Full-Time - Day Shift

Join to apply for the Medical Assistant - Primary Care - SRS Sorrento Mesa - Full-Time - Day Shift role at Sharp HealthCare

Medical Assistant - Primary Care - SRS Sorrento Mesa - Full-Time - Day Shift

3 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Medical Assistant - Primary Care - SRS Sorrento Mesa - Full-Time - Day Shift role at Sharp HealthCare

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

8 AM

Shift End Time:

5 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$24.500 - $29.400 - $34.300

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

Assists patients, staff and physicians as needed to maintain a high level of efficiency of operations and customer service while providing quality care to a designated patient population.

Required Qualifications

  • Other : Certification of completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED


Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 Year MA experience in related clinical area.
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants -PREFERRED
  • Hospital Corpsman (HM) - US Navy -PREFERRED


Essential Functions

  • Clinical competencies Successfully completes Clinical Competencies with a score of 90% or greater in each section = Great. Successfully completes Clinical Competencies with a score of 90% or greater on all but one section. Passed on retesting = Good. Unsuccessful in passing more than one section of Clinical Competency Testing and/or failed to pass testing on second attempt = Needs Improvement.
  • Clinical skills Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in assigned area and within scope of practice. Fully successful in performing/assisting with all tests and procedures in assigned department. Administers medications safely and accurately per guidelines and written order. Ensures verification by licensed person and documentation of all medications administered including two (2) patient identifier verification. No medication errors. Able to prepare patient for examination or procedure. Obtains complete and accurate consent for procedures/surgery. Prepares and labels biopsies in a thorough and accurate manner. Accurately documents patient care per protocol. Partners with physicians to continuously learn and expand clinical knowledge base. Listens to patients, collects pertinent information, recognizes the urgency of the patient's problem and routes to physicians. Returns phone calls according to physician instruction. May schedule patient appointments. In partnership with physician, may review pre-printed teaching materials or written instructions from the provider with the patient. Uses universal precautions and demonstrates knowledge of infection control policies and procedures. Provides assistance to PSRs in resolving issues related to front desk responsibilities including scheduling and telephone management. Acts as a positive role model and ensures appropriate service delivery. Participates in clinical projects as directed by the physician or manager. Department specific requirements:
  • Department efficiency and effectiveness


Organizes And Completes Daily Requirements And Responsibilities.

Telephone Message Management - Ensures prompt and efficient return of messages according to established policy. Troubleshoots and resolves problem calls.

Daily Organization - Monitors patient flow, physician schedules and completes daily tasks to ensure quality and meet service standards. Follows policy and procedure for entering of OCM and utilization of IDX. Completes work within assigned hours.

Able to respond to changing circumstances and prioritize patient needs.

Responds to urgent and emergent situations in a calm and capable manner. Utilizes good judgment and problem solving ability.

Ensures readiness of reports and information to maximize patient visit.

Maintains appropriate supply levels. Cost conscious in usage.

Participates in and prepares for site inspections and inventories.

Completes department inventories per guidelines.

Enters authorizations and schedules surgeries and procedures in a timely and accurate manner.

Assists in other departments as assigned to meet staffing needs and travels to other sites as business needs arise.

  • Quality initiatives Completes Quality Assurance (QA) assignments and ensures overall department compliance with requirements. QA scores: 96-100% = Great; 90-95% = Good; 90% and below = Needs Improvement. Support and completion of quality initiatives: P4P, BMI, DataMart, etc.
  • Technical skills Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and Information Systems applications. Able to activate emergency procedure per protocol - code, fire, etc. Documents patient care events in a thorough and accurate manner. Manages and completes AEHR tasks per prescribed time lines. Support and knowledge of new applications and policies: AEHR, Abbreviations, etc. Demonstrate typing skills proficiency by: Using a keyboard, required to type proficiently and accurately; Have the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute with 0-2 errors; Have the ability to proof work. Knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling requirements and support of front desk responsibilities. Able to operate and maintain department equipment.


Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skill and office procedures.
  • Medication administration proficiency.


Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Entry level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Health Care Provider
  • Industries
    Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sharp HealthCare by 2x

Get notified about new Medical Assistant jobs in San Diego, CA.

Phlebotomist / Medical Assistant (Per Diem) - Hematology/Oncology Outpatient
Phlebotomist (part-time) - 4 days per week, approximately 4-5 hrs/day (16-20hrs/week)
Medical Assistant - OBGYN - Rancho Bernardo

National City, CA $21.00-$26.00 1 month ago

Medical Assistant - Ob/Gyn - Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Main - Full-Time - Day Shift
Medical Assistant / San Diego / Full Time (493)
Medical Assistant / San Diego / Full Time (JR490)
Medical Assistant (Home visits in San Diego, CA)
Clinical - Medical Assistant I (CMA) - Allergy
Clinical Medical Assistant I (CMA) - Dermatology

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.

Similar jobs

Medical Assistant - Primary Care - SRS Sorrento Mesa - Full-Time - Day Shift

Sharp HealthCare

San Diego

On-site

USD 60.000 - 80.000

13 days ago