Medical Assistant

4 weeks ago

Fresno, United States Central California Faculty Medical Group, Inc. Full time

Specialty: Pulmonary, Cardiology

JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant LOCATION: UCOE Practice Site

REPORTS TO: Office Manager FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB PURPOSE: A nonexempt position responsible for preparing patients for exams and procedures; assisting physicians with surgeries and procedures; taking necessary vital signs and measurements; obtaining and processing lab specimens; scheduling appointments, tests and procedures; assisting physician in any other way to ensure effective patient flow.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Welcomes patients, visitors, physicians and staff in a warm, friendly and professional manner.
  • Rooms patients upon arrival, documenting patient's vital signs and chief complaint in the patient's chart. Confirms current medication list and any additional information as instructed by the physician.
  • Assumes responsibility for assisting physicians with procedures and tests as within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.
  • Two days prior to patient's appointment, reviews patient's chart and checks that all pertinent information is up-to-date including current referrals and test results.
  • Orders outside testing, obtaining any authorization needed and notifies patient of scheduled appointments.
  • Pulls prescription refill requests and obtains approval from physician to refill.
  • Calls or faxes in any orders approved by physician.
  • Checks voice mail messages regularly throughout the day and addresses/responds to all inquiries by the end of each day.
  • Completes doctor's disability reports and places a copy of report in patient's chart.
  • Assists in routing completed billing sheet to the appropriate location.
  • Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
  • Maintains OSHA logs and keeps up to date for compliance.
  • Restocks patient rooms with supplies on a daily basis.
  • Inventories and orders medical supplies as needed.
  • Checks assigned physicians mail on a daily basis and notifies physician of patients' lab and test results; meeting times; etc.
  • Makes appointment confirmation calls as needed. When making a new patient appointment, sends a new patient packet to the patient prior to first appointment.
  • Provides back-up as instructed by office manager and/or physician.
  • Handle Medical records requests as needed.
  • Promotes the purpose, values and foundations of CCFMG at all levels of the organization and to our customers.
Requirements

Education:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program required.
Experience & Certifications:
  • One year work related experience preferred.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Certified California Medical Assistant preferred.
Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of health care field, medical terminology and medical office protocols & procedures.
  • Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to the particular specialty medical practice.
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office, Word and Excel.
  • Bi-lingual English / Spanish preferred.
Skills:
  • Skill in performing medical assistant tasks appropriately and within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.
  • Tact and diplomacy with interpersonal interactions.
Abilities:
  • Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and complete designated tasks.
  • Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience when dealing with patients and patient's families.
  • Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
Physical Requirements:
  • Considerable time spent walking and standing for up to four to six hours per day.
  • Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics when making necessary patient transfers and assisting patients with walking, dressing, etc.
  • Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
Equipment Operated:
  • Standard medical exam/office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephone systems and may include computerized health information management system for medical records, etc.
Work Environment:
  • Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings. Position is in a well-lighted, well-ventilated space.


Salary Description

$16.50 - $23.50 / Hour

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