Medical Assistant (VSWC)

Santé Health System; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team at Fresno, CA, serving at Valley Sleep and Wellness Center. The role focuses on supporting patient flow in the back office and delivering primary health care and patient care management.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant program graduate status, HS diploma or GED, and may hold AAMA certification. Bilingual Spanish is a plus and teamwork is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• AAMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment; take vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and necessary instruments and supplies.
• Maintain supply/equipment for treatments including sterilization.
• Assist physicians with office procedures and injections.
• Follow physician orders for treatment for each patient.
• Submit authorizations and orders as needed for patient continuation of care.
• Maintain patient files and confidentiality; HIPAA compliant.
• Back-up to front office duties as needed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Efficient

Education

High school diploma/GED

Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program

AAMA certification preferred

Job description

Sante Health System is seeking an exceptional Medical Assistant to join our teamin Fresno, CA at one of our busy medical sites, Valley Sleep and Wellness Center (VSWC). This position is responsible for supporting and monitoring patient flow in back office and the delivering of primary health care and patient care management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
• Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.

OUR IDEAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT/BACK OFFICE

• Positive - a can-do attitude that lifts those around you
• Customer service oriented - focused on the needs of others
• Strong Communication - be comfortable on the phone and email, with ability to communicate clearly
• Detail-oriented - a commitment to achieving a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated - no-task-too-small approach to the work, sees what needs to be done and does it
• Efficient - a knack for effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your time

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards including, but not limited to confidentiality.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient's vital signs.
2. Prepare exam rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
3. Prepare and maintain supply and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
4. Assist physicians in preparing for office procedures and giving injections.
5. Follow physician's order for treatment as requested for each patient.
6. Draw appropriate medications for injections per physician orders.
7. May assist in submitting pharmacy requests as ordered by physician.
8. Maintain appropriate supply inventory and submit request for supplies to back office lead as needed.
9. Submit authorizations and orders to appropriate facilities as needed and ordered by physician for patient continuation of care.
10. Maintain patient files, records and other information.
11. Attend required meetings and participates in professional development activities.
12. Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
13. Follow all MA competencies.
14. Back-up to front office duties as needed.
15. In the spirit of teamwork, employees are expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested.

ABOUT SANTE HEALTH SYSTEM

Sante Health System is a Management Services Organization that serves multiple clients. "Sante" is the French word for health. Our name symbolizes our commitment to good health, progressive care, and leadership in our community.

Sante is one of the largest healthcare claims and billing management companies in Central California. The strength of Sante is the extraordinary network of physicians, health plans, and other health service providers it offers the people of our valley. Sante coordinates with physicians, health plans, hospitals, and ancillary providers to ultimately benefit the patient in a managed care environment. Sante Health System provides numerous client services such as billing, claims processing, contracting, credentialing, finance, human resources, information services, marketing/communications, physician services, practice management, provider relations, quality improvement, and utilization management.

With over 30 years of service to the community we deeply understand that we would not be successful in enhancing the quality of life of our patients without our incredible team. This is why we have created a work culture that is comprised of talented, driven, dedicated, innovative, and service-driven professionals. We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement. Being part of our team is like being part of a big family. Join our team and make Sante Health System your home away from home.

SCHEDULE

Full Time/Non-Exempt