Medical Assistant Tier 1

Community-Health-Systems,-Inc.; Bloomington (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHSI) is seeking a Medical Assistant Tier 1 to support the Site Manager and collaborate with RNs and Providers. You will prepare patients for visits, chart in the EHR, and follow CHSI protocols and California MA scope of practice.

This full-time, non-exempt role in Bloomington, CA involves clinical responsibilities, patient interaction, and adherence to infection control and safety policies. Training and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited school.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required and active on hire.
• Venipuncture, injection and phlebotomy certifications required.
• 0 to 2 years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, professional interaction with patients, visitors and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and PCMH initiatives.
• Shall report to the Site Manager for administrative duties and work with the RN for clinical tasks.
• Communicate safety concerns to clinical authorities and document issues.
• Complete charting and ensure Provider orders are followed in the EHR.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stocked clinical environment.
• Handle emergencies per CHSI policy and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Physical tasks

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant Certificate

CPR/BLS certification

Venipuncture/Phlebotomy cert

Tools

EHR software

Job description

• Location 18601 Valley Boulevard,Bloomington, CA, 92316,United States
• Base Pay $23.00 - $29.39 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time - Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Amber Travis

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs duties under the supervision of the Site Manager; Medical Assistant Tier 1 (MA 1) will closely work with the Registered Nurse and Provider/s in all clinical-related duties; prepares patients for medical office visits by charting in electronic health records (EHR) and preparing necessary paperwork as required; MA’s adhere to the Medical Board of California scope of practice; responsible for following all clinical protocols/guidelines, objectives, philosophy and personnel policies of Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHSI).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will smile; speak in a courteous and friendly manner with patients, visitors and staff members.
• Responsible for participating in quality improvement projects/activities and accountable for quality measures and PCMH.
• Shall report to the Site Manager for administrative related duties. Shall work closely with the Registered Nurse for clinically related duties.
• Communicates any form of safety concerns within the care facility to the clinical authorities.
• Create an incident report regarding the observed safety concerns within the care facility.
• Shall complete clinically related tasks as delegated by the RN/Providers.
• Follows all clinical protocols/guidelines and Universal Precautions. Enforces infection control measures within the care facility following CDC Guidelines.
• Identifies and addresses problems with the use of daily huddles and communicates across the care team.
• Per Providers’ order and/or under “standing orders” with the supervision of the RN, MA will perform clinical procedures within the California MA scope of practice.
• Returns calls to patients and documents all communications in EHR; follows all guidelines of CHSI patient communication protocol.
• Adheres to medication reconciliation protocol and other important information into EHR prior to seeing the Provider.
• Participate in training as directed/required by the Director of Nursing/RN to provide better patient care such as learning evidence-based approaches to self-management support, proactively addressing the needs of patients/families in the community, cultural competency and effective communication.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stocked environment at all times. Notify RN/Site Manager of any area or equipment that needs repair.
• Handles emergencies appropriately and seek qualified help when required per CHSI policy and protocols.
• Ensures patient readiness prior to entering the care facility by having them to undergo proper screening and educating them when necessary.
• Shall chaperone/assist the patient with the RN/Provider as required by policy.
• Completes all required charting. Review Providers’ orders and ensures they are followed/completed.
• Obtain patient’s signature on all forms where it is required.
• Maintains timeliness of specimens through the use of the laboratory report.
• Shall scan patients’ paperwork in EHR as required.
• Complete daily calibration logs as required by the RN.
• Translate for patients and Providers as necessary.
• Shall participate in Outreach Services within their scope of practice.
• Position requires direct patient care only.
• Perform all other duties as directed either formally or informally, verbally or in writing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Possess strong customer service skills in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to interact with co-workers, management and others as necessary.
• A high standard of professionalism and professional ethics and conduct is expected in speech, manner, attitude, actions and appearance at all times.
• Possess strong interpersonal and social skills and, ability to work well with others.
• Adapt effectively with changing situations and stressful environment.
• Ability to perform tasks related to physical activity to complete the responsibilities of the position.
  

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High School graduate, GED or equivalent required.
• (Back Office) Medical Assistant Certificate required from an accredited school
• Current American Health Association CPR/BLS Certificate required and must be maintained active upon hire.
• Venipuncture, Injection and Phlebotomy Certifications required
• 0 to 2 years’ experience as Medical Assistant
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience preferred