Medical Assistant I - San Pablo, United States - University HealthCare Alliance

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance job.

A Brief Overview

The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinic patient care team. The position performs clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting patients to obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient utilization of resources in the coordination of patient care.


The Medical Assistant I is an entry-level position with limited or no prior experience; learns to use medical terminology and concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making.

Locations

Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance

What you will do

  • C-ICARE
  • Executes world class practices of service and patient care in support of C-ICARE standards.
  • Uses C-ICARE templates and the following components for all communication with patients and staff:
  • CONNECT with people by calling them their proper name, or the name they prefer (Mr., Ms., Dr.)
  • INTRODUCE yourself and your role
  • COMMUNICATE what you are going to do, how long it will take, and how it will impact the patient
  • ASK permission before entering a room, examining a patient or undertaking an activity
  • RESPOND to patient's questions or requests promptly; anticipate patient needs
  • EXIT courteously with an explanation of what will come next
  • Job Scope:
  • Performs routine support work and in a learning capacity, assists in but not limited to the following:
  • Patient rooming
  • Vital signs
  • Medical records and/or chart preparation
  • Patient communications
  • Stocking and cleaning of clinic area
  • Medication and supply ordering
  • Medication administration
  • Specimen collection and/or Point of Care Testing
  • Injections and other clinic procedures
  • Patient outreach to address gaps in care & followup
  • Participation in internal clinic audits
  • Facilitate communication between patient & provider
  • Participates in the maintenance of department A
  • Scribing for providers
  • Knowledge:
  • Basic knowledge of Telemedicine Platforms.
  • Level of Supervision:
  • Works under the supervision of a licensed staff member or provider.
  • Assignments are designed to provide training and practical experience that develops clinical knowledge and skills.
  • Decisions are limited to specific, taskrelated activities.
  • Requires the manager's (or designee) oversight of the work performed, while in progress and at its completion, for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with detailed instructions.
  • Work is primarily existing, stable processes and procedures.
  • All other duties as assigned including departmentspecific functions and responsibilities:
  • Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.
Education Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training required.
Experience Qualifications

  • 01 years of related experience required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Professional verbal and written communication skills stated above in CI Care.
  • Basic Computer skills including but not limited to; keyboarding, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records.
  • Basic Electronic Health/Medical Records System exposure.
  • Organizational and multitasking skills required for varying procedures and managing interruptions.
  • Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner.
Licenses and Certifications

  • BLS
  • Basic Life Support required.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

  • Occasional Sitting.
  • Constant Walking.
  • Constant Standing.
  • Constant Bending.
  • Frequent Squatting.
  • Occasional Climbing.
  • Occasional Kneeling.
  • Seldom Crawling.
  • Constant Hand Use.
  • Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
  • Frequent Grasping.
  • Occasional Fine Manipulation.
  • Frequent Pushing and Pulling.
  • Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).
  • Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).
  • Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus).
Lifting

  • Frequent lifting of lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of lbs.
  • Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.
Carrying

  • Frequent lifting of lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of lbs.
  • Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.
Working Environment

  • Seldom Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
  • Constant Working around equipment and machinery._ Clinical equipment and machinery_
  • Seld

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