Medical Assistant - Trinity

Redding Rancheria; Weaverville (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long Term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Generous 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Redding Rancheria is seeking a Medical Assistant in Weaverville, California. Under the Director of Nursing, this role includes facilitating patient care, managing intake, verifying procedures, and assisting medical staff. The ideal candidate will have medical assistant certification or equivalent experience, CPR certification, and be proficient in medical terminology. The position offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Indian preference applies, welcoming all applicants.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Must pass a background check and be fingerprinted.
• Must undergo Tuberculosis (TB) test annually after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake and data entry at the Health Center.
• Verify check-in procedures and gather patient health information.
• Anticipate medical provider’s needs and prepare for procedures.
• Ensure compliance with quality measures for facility reimbursement.
• Act as a liaison for patient flow management and scheduling.
• Provide patient education on treatments and medications.
• Deliver routine immunizations adhering to medical protocols.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology/procedures

Ability to function in a fast-paced environment

Problem-solving skills

Team player

CPR certification

Education

Certification as Medical Assistant

2 years of related healthcare experience or education

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, works as an integral part of the healthcare team, responsible for the facilitation and delivery of high quality, direct patient care.

Requirements / Minimum Qualifications

1. Certification as Medical Assistant or 2 years of related healthcare experience or education related to Medical Assistant.
2. Knowledge of medical terminology/procedures, human anatomy and medical law/ethics. CPR certification required.
3. Must be able to function and perform in a fast‑paced environment, problem solve, be a self‑starter and active team player.
4. Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from work sites.
5. Must be fingerprinted and pass a background check.

Essential Job Duties

1. Works as a collaborative part of the healthcare team to assist with the initial admission of patients to the Health Center, including new patient intake/data entry, processing of release of information, supporting medical reception staff, coordinating with medical records, and gathering health information for the medical providers.
2. Responsible for the intake of patients for appointments, which includes verification of check‑in procedures, review of medical screenings (depression, domestic violence), timely rooming, obtaining vital signs, confirming chief complaints, reviewing patient medical history, allergies, medications, and reviewing information in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
3. Anticipates medical provider’s needs and is proficient in setting up medical procedures, including performing or preparing ordered lab specimens and procedural tray set‑up for vasectomies, circumcisions, IUD placement/removals, sutures, casts, pap and pelvic examinations.
4. Responsible for data entry of patient information for compliance with quality measures (Quality Improvement Process, Government Performance and Results Act, and Partnership Measures as applicable) for facility reimbursement.
5. Assists with patient flow management, acting as a liaison to inform patients of current status, wait time, relays pertinent information to providers and is responsible for facilitating follow‑up scheduling of appointments and/or rescheduling as needed.
6. Participates in patient education, ensuring the patient is provided resources to enhance understanding of medications, treatments, disease management, expectations and when to follow up. Assists with explaining treatments and procedures at the start of applicable appointments.
7. Proficient and responsible for the delivery of routine immunizations, including performing rights of medication administration, identifying appropriate injection sites, and adhering to antiseptic technique with medication preparation and delivery.

Benefits

Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional Information

Indian preference applies, but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. Certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) test after they are hired and annually thereafter.

To minimize the spread of COVID‑19, the Redding Rancheria will require all healthcare employees to report their vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. Employees with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from taking the vaccine may be entitled to an exemption.

E‑Verify Statement

Redding Rancheria participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Visit the E‑Verify URL below for more information.

https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Contact

For further information, please contact Human Resources Dept. at [phone].