Job: Medical Assistant (MA)

Centre For Health Care is one of the largest North County inland independent medical groups. (Poway) We offer our patients the services of over 40 health care providers comprised of primary and specialty care physicians and associates.

Grow with our winning team! If you are a dedicated professional who wants to be part of a progressive health care team, you may forward your resume via mail, fax or email.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for facilitating patient flow, and obtaining pertinent information. The MA will communicate, observe, report and document patient response/condition, prepare lab/x-ray results, set up/stock exam rooms, and conduct patient call backs.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Thoroughly and accurately obtains chief complaint and pertinent information from patient. Communicates information to health care provider.
* Ensures and facilitates patient flow.
* Performs set-up and assists physician/PA/NP with procedures and examinations.
* Observes patient and reports changes in patient condition.
* Documents patient care, response to care, and telephone contact.
* Prepares lab and X-ray results for physician review.
* Sets up and re-stocks exam room.
* Prepares and processes instruments.
* Participates in patient call-backs.
* Correctly files information in patient charts.
* Will be responsible for insurance verification.
* Will process insurance authorizations.
* Be at work for regular daily schedule.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:


* Skills: Strong customer service, written & verbal communication, and computer skills.
* Knowledge: Knowledge of medical terminology, injection techniques, basic CPR and phlebotomy.
* Abilities: Ability to perform vital signs, injections, CPR and phlebotomy skills. Properly use thermometer, blood pressure equipment and injection/blood draw medical supplies. Ability to prioritize tasks, problem solve, recognize, and seek assistance from RN, NP or MD based on patient acuity.




REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED, Medical Assistant certification, and CPR certified required. 2 years clinical back office experience preferred.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A more detailed analysis of the physical requirements is available upon request.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, twist, bend, reach, grasp, and pull charts. The employee must occasionally sit, squat/kneel, lift up to 25 lbs, and use wrist deviation, hand/wrist repetitions and manual dexterity. Specific vision and hearing required by the job includes close eye work, and normal hearing.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: Centre for Health Care maintains a drug free workplace, and smoke free working environment. Employees are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside of Centre offices.