Outpatient Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Competitive Pay

Adventist Health; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (Outpatient) in Clearlake, CA to support clinic physicians and nurses in a controlled outpatient care area. The role includes collecting patient information, vital signs, and basic lab duties while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

The position reports to the Clinic Medical Director and is part of the AH Clearlake Pediatrics department, involving front-office cross-training and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Clinic/medical office experience preferred.
• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Basic medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist or his designee.
• Cross-trains for front office functions and fills in as needed.
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality of staff, patient and administrative information in the clinic, hospital and community setting.
• Maintains lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner.
• Observes all clinic protocols and procedures as written.
• Performs waived lab tests and lab internal QCs. Prepares samples for shipment to hospital lab.
• Prepares patient for provider exam and collects all baseline information and records in the patient chart.
• Takes patient vital signs, height and weight measurements. Records results in patient chart.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

Education

High School graduate or GED

Basic medical terminology

CPR Certification

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Job description

Adventist Health is seeking a Medical Assistant (Outpatient) in Clearlake, CA to support clinic physicians and nurses in a controlled outpatient care area. The role includes collecting patient information, vital signs, and basic lab duties while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

The position reports to the Clinic Medical Director and is part of the AH Clearlake Pediatrics department, involving front-office cross-training and adherence to regulatory guidelines.