Back Office Lead Medical Assistant

Job Summary: Primarily responsible for assisting specialist during the care delivery visits and assisting patient optimum comfort and understanding of treatment process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint. Document pain scores as appropriate.
• Report condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient’s condition to the clinician
• Assist providers with exams and minor in office procedures and acts as chaperon as needed
• Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory testing including phlebotomy
• Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
• Oversee and ensure efficient turnover of exam rooms.
• Use universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed
• Coordinate and manage patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests
• Responsible for communicating test results to patient.
• Preparing the patient prior to the provider seeing the patient. Obtaining vitals, updating medical history, triage and set up the room.
• Provide complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
• Disinfect equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures.
• Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances.
• Valid California Drivers License

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow Department of Health Guidelines for Covid-19

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location