Medical Assistant (Virtual Clinic - Temporary Assignment)

Families Together of Orange County; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Families Together of Orange County is seeking a Medical Assistant for a temporary in-person clinic assignment in Tustin, CA. Compensation is $23-$25 per hour DOE. The position is full-time and runs from hire date through the end of January, with possible extension depending on clinic needs.

The MA will assist physicians, manage front desk duties, take vitals, perform on-site tests, and document in the EMR. Bilingual Spanish and at least 1 year of clinic front-office experience are required.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required.
• Must have at least 1 year of Medical Assistant front office experience in a clinic.
• Eligibility Verification preferred.
• Knowledge of general EMR/EHR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and confirming the reason for the visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary.
• Performs on-site testing and procedures, per the physician’s order.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records and other patient information.
• Accurately records patient information, measurement data, procedure documentation, and test results in the electronic medical record, securing the workstation when finished.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Performs Front Office procedures to schedule, check in, and process patients.
• All other duties as assigned within scope.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

EMR/EHR knowledge

Front office experience

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant (Virtual Clinic - Temporary Assignment)

Salary: $23-$25 per hour DOE

Location: Tustin, CA (In- person)

Positions: (1) Full-time

Duration: From date of hire, until end of January (end date subject to change depending on needs of clinic)

Position Purpose:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician with patients by providing patient care according to established standards and practices. Deliver medical care services to patients in an efficient and professional manner. MA’s must have the capabilities to perform all aspects of typical MA duties, including front desk. MA’s are expected to proactively take initiative and serve as an informal leader with the responsibilities related to clinic functions. All Medical Assistants must display outstanding customer service skills and be able to adapt to working with a variety of individuals from the surrounding community. The primary job function is to provide high-quality care to our members while demonstrating the organization's core values.

Core Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and confirming the reason for the visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary.
• Performs on-site testing and procedures, per the physician’s order.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records and other patient information.
• Accurately records patient information, measurement data, procedure documentation, and test results in the electronic medical record, securing the workstation when finished.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Participates in quality management program.
• Performs Front Office procedures to schedule, check in, and process patients.
• Performs Start of Day and End of Day procedures, as assigned.
• Performs other tasks for which training has been provided, as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned within scope.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other duties, within scope, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Supply management
• Verbal communication
• Infection Control
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Organization
• Scheduling
• Professionalism
• Customer focus
• Confidentiality
• Knowledge of general EMR/EHR systems is preferred.
• Eligibility Verification (preferred)
• Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma (Required)
• Bilingual in Spanish (Required)
• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant front office in a clinic setting.
  

Work Schedule:

• Weekend availability required (typically 1 Saturday per month).
• General work hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, start times will vary, depending on organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs.
• Work schedules are subject to change based on organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs. As such, FTOC may need to modify work schedules to meet such needs.
• Overtime may also occur due to organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs.

Families Together of Orange County (FTOC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. FTOC does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.