Medical Assistant I
$54,080–$58,240 year
On-siteSacramento, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct tray set-ups, take vital signs, and assist providers during examinations and procedures. Prepare and clean exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and stock medical supplies daily. Administer medications and vaccines, collect and label specimens, and perform lab tests such as UA/UPT and EKGs. Document patient histories, social information, and medical data while importing labs into electronic files. Manage inventory, coordinate treatment options with patients, and handle scheduling and billing tasks. Travel to other clinics for coverage as needed. Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, and internal policies in a fast-paced clinic environment.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma OR equivalent
- Certificate of completion for an accredited Medical Assistant Program
- Ability to conduct oneself in a profession manner
- Ability to cooperative and collaborate with a team of medical professional to provide non-discriminatory care to underserved patient populations
- Ability to use Word, Excel, Power point, and Outlook
- Ability to learn and use Electronic Health Record Systems (e.g., IMS, EPIC and Dentrix)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high volume environment
- Ability to prioritize and perform a variety of tasks in a fast paced environment
- Ability to take initiative and function with a high level of independence and problem solve
- Ability to maintain a good attendance and report to work on time
- Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written)
- Ability to provide good customer/patient services
- Ability to lift 20 pounds
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for 7-8 hours per day
- Ability to adhere to the health center's policies and procedures include but not limited to safety, employment and medical care services
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone
Desired Qualifications
- One year of experience as a medical assistant preferred
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