Medical Assistant - Front/Back Swing, Orthopedics, (San Rafael), Full-Time, Days at MarinHealth in San Rafael, CA

Job description

• The Medical Assistant - Front/Back Swing, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead and Practice Leader, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management. This role assists the providers within scope of practice to provide quality patient care. This includes gathering patient information, assessing patient requests, obtaining and monitoring patient vitals, assisting with procedures and re-processing instruments.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, including obtaining vital signs, obtaining reason for visit, and documenting symptoms their frequency, and severity.
• Provide courteous and compassionate care.
• Documents all required information in electronic medical record. This includes meaningful Use data, Pay for Performance data, and ACO related information. (Allscripts Experience preferred)
• Provide injections, immunizations and other patient care services as ordered by the medical provider.
• Provide assistance during medical procedures.
• 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.
• Recognize urgent medical needs and triage care appropriately.
• Provides patients with accurate information when answering questions and concerns.
• Maintains patient records and protects patient confidentiality.
• Complete referrals accurately and appropriately.
• Disinfects exam rooms between patients and all patient areas at end of the day.
• Assist with clinic upkeep, including daily cleaning and supply ordering/inventory.
• Answer telephones in a cheerful manner.
• Schedule appointments.
• Take messages for patients using electronic medical records.
• Greet and check in patients.
• Address patient requests and inquires.
• Resolve patient concerns.
• Process insurance issues (i.e., verifications and authorizations) and assist patients in understanding insurance plans.
• Return calls as necessary
• Various assigned administrative processes

Requirements

• Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
• A Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program such as NHA and AMCA is required.
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
• 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.

Skills

Required

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred

• Allscripts Experience

Benefits

• $28.00 - $31.21 - $36.41
• The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.