The Medical Assistant works with the physician and other members of the primary or specialty care team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties, in the “Front Office” or “Back Office”. The medical assistant also works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department, including gathering, organizing and documenting healthcare data information. The medical assistant reports directly to the practice manager, RN supervisor or director.
Education:
Completion of Medical Assistant Program - Accredited Required
Experience:
1 year Ambulatory Preferred
1 year Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Preferred
Certifications/Licensures:
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Certification Required
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Preferred or
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Preferred and
Specialty areas may have additional requirements
Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) Preferred
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Bilingual preferred.
Completion and documentation of California requirements with demonstrated competency for venipuncture/phlebotomy - Preferred (required for specific departments)
Will work variable shifts:
0745-1145
0745-1615
1615-2015
1145-2015
0800-1700
0815-1715
08.0 Per Diem No Waive (United States of America)
Pay Range:
$32.87 - $44.38Hourly
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John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization east of San Francisco serving patients in Contra Costa, Alameda and southern Solano Counties. It includes a network of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians, more than 6,000 employees, medical centers in Concord and Walnut Creek, including Contra Costa County’s only trauma center, and a Behavioral Health Center. John Muir Health also has partnerships with UCSF Health, Tenet Healthcare/San Ramon Regional Medical Center and Stanford Children's Health. The health system offers a full-range of medical services, including primary care, outpatient and imaging services, and is widely recognized as a leader in many specialties – neurosciences, orthopedic, cancer, cardiovascular, trauma, emergency, pediatrics and high-risk obstetrics care.
John Muir Health is a collaborative, patient-centered health care environment. Listening, explaining and working together as a team, we help patients achieve their optimal health through partnership between physicians, employees and volunteers built on mutual respect, support for each other, and personal accountability. We believe in each other. We empower each other. We celebrate each other¹s successes, and our differences. We recognize those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success.
