Medical Assistant

Neighborhood HealthcareEscondido, CA, US

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Job Description

ABOUT US :

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision : a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.

Since 1969, our employees have been making this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we would love to meet you.

Work schedule : Monday-Friday from 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient Care

Communicates and performs clinical care services with patients
Takes patient vital signs and obtains patient intake information
Performs clinical procedures such as blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs
Discusses patient needs and provides education and resources to patients directly
Ensures exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, and set up for examinations and procedures

Provider And Team Support

Coordinates provider workflows to ensure efficient patient care

Ensures provider has all pertinent information required for each patient visit including diagnostic images, labs and required screenings

Assists other providers and care teams in women’s health, pediatrics and general medicine departments as needed

Clinical Administration

Utilizes electronic health records to order, process and document clinical treatment plans for patient as directed by the provider

Conveys information to patients via telephone or email under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse

Provides patient with requested documents after review to ensure forms are complete, accurate and executed by the provider

Completes ongoing / annual training for position compliance

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED required

Valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program required

BLS certificate required upon hire

One year medical assistant experience preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Bilingual English / Spanish highly preferred

Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology

Proficiency with electronic health records system experience preferred

Intermediate computer and data entry skills

Must use sound judgment to anticipate needs of patients and providers

Flexibility with changing priorities and time sensitive deadlines

Use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and patient care

Exemplify compassion to patients and team members

Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Pay range : $23.00 - $32.55 per hour, depending on experience.

Compensation Disclosure : The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to : the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.

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Medical Assistant • Escondido, CA, US