Medical Assistant - South Gate, United States - Viacare Community Health Center

Viacare Community Health Center
Viacare Community Health Center
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South Gate, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed medical staff member and completing the required clerical duties associated with the provision of care.

Additionally, the Medical Assistant handles the intake of patients, vitals, documentation of past/present illness/history, chief complaint, medical labs, referrals, procedures, blood draw/injections, and relevant medical information.


  • Maintains complete and accurate patient records, including entering data into the computer, ensuring proper documentation of all procedures, and assisting with processing and billing of Managed Care, Family PACT, MediCare, Medi-Cal, CHPD, CPSP, or MHLA for patient services;
  • Assists with patient flow including receiving/greeting patients; locating charts; checking/making appointments; answering the telephone; and referring patients to appropriate person;
  • Follows daily/weekly/monthly assignments as directed by supervisor (Clinic Manager/LVN);
  • Utilization of CAIR, and VFC and other systems as directed by supervisor;
  • Assist with immunization inventory, ordering, and reporting as directed by supervisor;
  • Assist in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory log and supply destruction log;
  • Participate in crosstraining for Front Office duties, assisting Referral Coordinator and Pharmacy Technician if needed and as directed by supervisor;
  • Electronic lab ordering and processing lab test results per clinic policy;
  • Assist in glucometer training for diabetic patients, as ordered by the provider;
  • Receives and treats all patients with the utmost respect and professionalism;
  • Performs a wide variety of clerical duties including preparing routine correspondence, filing, photocopying, faxing, and answering the telephone and directing calls as needed;
  • Attends and actively participates in all team and staff meetings and related continuing education programs;
  • Participate in ongoing training as required by supervisor;
  • Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
  • Hourly nonexempt $19 to $25 an hour dependent upon experience

Qualifications

  • Medical Assistant training and certificate of completion;
  • Minimum of one year experience in the medical field;
  • CPSP experience required;
  • CPR certification adult, child, infant, and obstructed airway required;
  • Experience with electronic health records desired;
  • Experience in medical front office procedures preferred;
  • Ability to always demonstrate the highest level of performance and behavior standards;
  • Ability to be a team player; support and assist team members;
  • Ability to relate and communicate well to all cultural and ethnic groups in the community; Bilingual preferred.

Special Requirements

  • Must have a reliable automobile for use on the job (mileage to be reimbursed);
  • Subject to a criminal background check before employment;
  • Valid California Driver License and automobile insurance coverage;
  • TB clearance, to be renewed every year.
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  • Via Care Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Via Care Community Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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