Medical Assistant
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Our client, a healthcare company, is looking for a Medical Assistant for their Novato, CA location.
Responsibilities:
- Direct patient care: Rooming patients, including obtaining vital signs, obtaining reason for visit, and documenting symptoms their frequency, and severity.
- Documents all required information in electronic medical records.
- Provide injections and immunizations as ordered by the provider.
- Provide assistance during medical procedures.
- Obtain all patient information required to meet regulatory obligations.
- Track the receipt of all results for all ordered tests.
- Ability to perform POCT as well as all quality controls.
- Communication and correspondence including lab results, prescription management, and referrals:
- Use electronic medical records and work off "task lists" to complete patient visits or requests.
- Provides patients with accurate information when answering questions and concerns.
- Maintains patient records and protects patient confidentiality.
- Complete referrals accurately and appropriately.
- Maintain patient areas and supplies:
- Disinfect exam rooms between patients and all patient areas at the end of the day.
- Assist with clinic upkeep, including daily cleaning and supply ordering/inventory.
- Perform reprocessing of scopes and or probes after completion of competency in specialty clinics.
- Perform all steps related to sterilization of instruments and use of autoclave.
- General:
- Remains calm and effective in an emergency or in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborate with team members on various ongoing projects.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Comply with all OSHA and safety regulations.
Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
- Licenses/Certifications: A Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program such as NHA and AMCA is required. BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
- Experience: At least one year of related medical assisting experience in a physician's office or other clinical setting, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Re-processing/procedural experience is highly preferred.
- Minimum Years of Experience: Less than 1 year
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities