• POSITION SUMMARY / PURPOSE
• Under the direction of an LVN / RN and / or licensed medical professional, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities to assist medical providers and support the delivery of patient care in the medical office.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• License / Certification
• Required :
• Heartsaver AED
• Preferred :
• N / A
• Education
• Required :
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or proof of training under a licensed physician.
• Preferred :
• N / A
• Experience
• Required :
• N / A
• Preferred :
• N / A

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

For Rural Health Clinics and GME-Family Medicine Center : prefer bilingual in Spanish, need to be determined by hiring leader at time of job opening based on clinic needs.

Department Specific Requirements

• For SRCC : completion of a Medical Assistant training program or CNA. Prefer 1-2 years of experience.
• For KHMG : must have active Medical Assistant certification (CCMA, RMA, NCMA, CMA, CMAC) within six months of hire / transfer.

Two years experience preferred.

Testing

For Rural Health Clinics and GME-Family Medicine Center : when testing required, includes successful completion of the Language Resource Assistant (LRA) test at a Clinical level.

LRA is a language assessment test that demonstrates written and oral interpretation / translation technique skills. Test will be administered if selected.

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Job Description

Primary Accountability

The Assistant Medical Director is responsible to provide and oversee the provision and supervision of professional care services of Doctoral level or Mid-Level Providers in a Patient Centered Health Home context, with a focus on access to care.

Description of Primary Responsibilities

1) Provides management to departmental staff.

a) Responsible for performance management of assigned staff, including recognition, performance evaluations, and formal coaching and counseling.

b) Demonstrates core leadership behaviors and team one approach.

c) Creates a culture of accountability and excellence

d) Develops and manages an action plan across assigned employee base to support the strategic direction and obtainment of goals of the organization, effectively leading change when necessary.

e) Empowers staff through effective communication and talent building.

f) Delegates appropriate departmental duties and responsibilities to assigned team members while ensuring department performance.

g) Assists with the development of the departmental budget and monitors budget to ensure expenses do not exceed budget.

h) Ensures regulatory compliance for assigned departments, and compliance with all workflows, policies, and procedures.

i) Ensures employees receive instruction / training that is in compliance with training plan, including on the job training.

Works with supervisor to ensure necessary remediation is taken.

j) Recommends workflow, policy, and procedure changes based on observations from performance metrics, outcomes, and feedback from supervisor.

k) Ensures department maintains compliance with all employee related reporting and tracking.

2) Responsible for providing direct provision and supervision of professional care services of Doctoral level or Mid-Level Providers.

a) Implements clinical protocol and guidelines.

b) Establishes goals.

c) Addresses site provider needs assessments on an on-going basis.

d) Assists in professional staff recruitment activities.

e) Prepares the orientation schedule for Doctoral level or mid-level staff members.

f) Ensures room assignments and scheduling for professional staff.

3) Responsible for assisting in the design, implementation, and execution of programs at the Network.

4) Responsible for the direct provision of primary care medical services meeting all established productivity expectations.

a) Will provide examination and will review appropriate laboratory, referral and imaging results to determine a diagnosis.

b) Expected to document visits accurately utilizing appropriate templates, and record relevant data to attain a diagnosis.

c) Accountable for attaining budgeted visits.

d) Accountable for meeting clinical care measures.

e) Accountable for locking records in the 72 hour window.

5) Responsible for meeting Midlevel professional focus and goals.

a) Provide comprehensive, continuous and coordinated medical care for acute and chronic illness at all ages within the context of family unit in a community setting.

b) Comprehensive health care including health promotion and maintenance, prevention of illness and disability, and application of holistic healthcare model with focus on addressing both protective factors and risk factors affecting the health and wellbeing of patient.

c) Management of chronic diseases and acute illness with broad range knowledge in procedural skills, coordination of care with specialists, and utilization of community resources when appropriate.

d) Advocate access to health care with focus of structured evaluation, early intervention and health promotion.

e) Consults with supervising physician or other team members on cases that need further input.

f) Works within and helps to promote the Patient Centered Health Home model of care.

6) Accountable for providing excellent customer service and care.

a) Consistently behaves with courtesy when interacting with patients / family members, support staff, and Network staff.

b) Provider remains aware of wait time during the daily workflow.

c) Responsible for providing the patient with educational materials and resources appropriate to the patient’s health literacy needs.

7) Accountable for patient status as measured by relevant clinical quality measures.

a) Promotes and participates in daily huddles.

b) Incorporates the participation of ancillary health team members in managing the care of patients / families.

c) Responsible for setting and monitoring self- management plans.

d) Responsible for assisting in the assurance of clinical procedures and the maintenance of up-to-date clinical protocols.

e) Completes chart and peer review responsibility in a timely manner.

8) Assists the patient care team with performance improvement efforts, staff education and FHCN promotion.

a) Responsible for assisting the patient care team with performance evaluations and quality improvement.

b) Where relevant participate in rotation of medical, physician assistant students and dental residents.

c) Participates in Network Health Fairs & other community events.

d) Participates in site & provider meetings in a meaningful way.

9) Meets Network and credentialing expectations for licensure, and employment.

10) Performs other duties as assigned.

Description of Primary Attributes

Professional & Technical Knowledge :

1) Possesses specific advanced knowledge and skills, including written and verbal communication skills, computational, computer and technical skills, and mathematical knowledge frequently acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree program with a recognized major or comparable experience, and;

2) Four years of leadership experience or 5 years of progressively greater responsibility or significant contributions to projects and initiatives that demonstrate leadership skills.

3) Performance of the duties and responsibilities of the job requires extensive formal training in Medical Studies, including an understanding of the application of the theory and practices of Medicine learned during completion of an accredited medical school program.

Technical Skills :

1) Ability to prepare more complex documents in Microsoft Word, including creating tables, charts, graphs and other elements.

2) Ability to use Microsoft Excel to analyze data, including the use of formulas, functions, lookup tables and other standard spreadsheet elements.

3) Ability to develop sophisticated presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, including the use of embedded objects, transitions and other elements.

Licenses & Certifications : Licensed to practice medicine in the state of California.

Communications Skills :

1) Job duties require the employee to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, their opinions and extrapolations of information they collect and synthesize / analyze.

2) Responsible for the resolution of conflicts that may arise because of disagreements between employees, between employees and customers / clients, or with the public, other legal entities or governmental authorities.

3) Compiles, analyzes and prepares information in an effective written form, including correspondence, reports, articles or other documentation.

4) Effectively conveys technical information to non-technical audiences.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described in here in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use repetitive hand movement to type and grasp.

The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; and must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Pay Scale :

Min Salary Rate : $,.77

Max Salary Rate : $,.03

We are a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40+), disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

JOB SUMMARY

The medical assistant assists the providers in administering treatment to patients and performs some administrative duties in the orthopedic clinic.

The MA / Scribe performs documentation in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) Database, gathers information for the patient's visit, and partners with the provider to deliver efficient patient care.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Seeking an experienced Medical Assistant with heavy scribe experience for a busy orthopedic group. Must have 2 years of full-time clinical experience as a Medical Assistant.

Must be knowledgeable in CPT Evaluation & Management (E&M) Codes as well as ICD-10 codes. Full time position with excellent benefits.

See below for more details :

• Carries out physician directives.
• Rooms patients and documents patient care information using Phoenix EMR system.
• Must have excellent documentation with all patient care interactions.
• Obtains and documents health history, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses condition.
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, monitors and documents treatment progress and patient responses.
• Prepares and assembles medical record documentation / charts for providers.
• Enters the patient room with the physician during patient visit to capture and transcribe medical record documentation utilizing electronic medical record applications.
• Ensures medical record compliance by self-documentation attestation.
• Updates patient history, physical exam, and other pertinent health information in the patient
• Prepares and sends all documentation to provider for review and approval via authentication of detailed data entry and facility-specific procedures.
• Monitors the duration of basic lab results and screening procedures.
• Brings patient care issues to physician's attention.
• Documents patient care information using Practice Management System and Phoenix EMR system.
• Must have experience obtaining prior authorizations and knowledge of processes.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding a PLUS.
• Collect test results and lab tests results and make them available for the physician to review.
• Triages and schedules patient exams as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Very strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be willing to be cross-trained
• Must have excellent grammar and spelling
• Willingness to learn and show initiative at all times
• Strong patient service and interpersonal skills as we are high on customer service
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent work ethics and ability to treat documents with confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and also take initiatives when the need arises.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Have experience with medical terminologies, diagnostic procedures
• Strong communication and customer service skills A MUST
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• May work in our satellite clinic in Tulare as needed a few times a month

EDUCATION

• Certificate of successful completion of Medical Assistant Program.
• High school graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Minimum two years full-time clinical experience in a healthcare facility as a medical assistant required. Bilingual a plus and orthopedic experience a big plus (but not required)

COVID-19 considerations : To keep our employees as safe as possible, we've installed clear plastic and glass barriers, provide masks, and hand sanitizer.

Face coverings / masks are a requirement in a health care facility, all persons entering our building are required to wear masks.

Who We Are :

Easy Health is on a mission to revolutionize the health experience.

Easy Health Medical Solutions, P.C. is a leading provider in Annual Wellness Visits and other clinical services for Medicare members.

To deliver better health outcomes and member experiences, Easy Health and its partners are going beyond health coverage to create connected health journeys that educate members about their benefits and connect them with easy and accessible preventative care.

We use technology in simple, scalable ways, to make big differences in the member experience. We are member obsessed and we're on a mission to improve health options and outcomes for 60 million Medicare-eligible Americans.

Our mission at EasyHealth is to improve the quality of life for the individuals we serve by providing them with a positive personal experience.

Behind our product and member experience are the amazing teams driving it, connected in mission but spread across the globe.

Who We Need :

We're looking for a bi-lingual Spanish Medical Assistant to join our Clinical team. This role will report to our Director of Nursing.

Easy Health Medical Solutions completes Annual Wellness Visits for Medicare members / patients of primary care physicians, medical groups, and health plans we serve.

The Medical Assistant will help set up and perform testing for our comprehensive assessments which are compliant with the Annual Wellness Visit, in a home setting and / or in a clinic setting (depending on location).

Only For Medical Assistants with Experience (MA)

Must speak Spanish Fluently

Job Type : Contract

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8a-5pm occasional Saturdays

Shift : Looking for 24 or more hours per week.

Compensation : $40 per completed visit

What You'll Do :

• Clinical Support - perform complex and / or specialized patient-oriented testing procedures under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to ensure safe patient care.
• HIPAA Compliance - maintain data security and patient privacy, using comprehensive understanding of protected health information and HIPAA requirements.
• Professionalism - maintain warm, caring, and courteous behavior with the members and staff.
• Member Satisfaction - make sure that the member is satisfied with the exam and overall visit.
• Member Communication- maintain member privacy and courteous communication with patients and colleagues.

Who You Are :

• Fluent in Spanish (Required)
• Reliable transportation (Required)
• Have at least 1-year Medical Assistant experience (Required)
• Full COVID-19 vaccination and booster if eligible. EasyHealth will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements, and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance. (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR / AE. (Required)
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. (Required)
• Experienced in an Internal medicine office performing vital signs, spirometry testing, finger sticks and urine dipsticks. (Preferred)
• Possess a Phlebotomy certificate.
• Comfortable using Telemedicine tools and working in an in-home setting (Required).
• Proficient in use of computer, tablet, and mobile technology.

Reasons to Join Us :

We value people who are bold, ambitious, clever, collaborative and customer-centric. We're a global community growing together.

If you love a challenge, enjoy solving meaningful problems, and want to be a part of one of the fastest-growing healthtech startups, then Easy Health is the team for you!

Easy Health offers a unique work environment and the chance to collaborate with diverse teammates across continents. We'll provide freedom and tools to allow you to thrive at your best, and foster an environment you can do it in.

• Key moment to join Easy Health in term of growth and opportunities.
• Fast-learning environment, entrepreneurial and strong team spirit.
• Our people matter, and we invest to help you unlock your full potential.
• Competitive compensation.

At Easy Health, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our customers and partners.

Easy Health is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristics.

Salary : $43,.80 - $52,.00 Annually USD

Job Description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

17th Street Testing, Treatment, and Care)

SALARY INFORMATION

Medical Assistant $20.91 - $25.25 Hourly

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Premium Pay

In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the item listed below :

Bilingual pay : Qualified employees who meet the criteria found ( ) shall receive an additional forty $0.40 cents per hour for all hours paid.

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11 : 59p.

m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Medical Assistant positions.

This eligible list may also be used to fill positions in similar and / or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

HEALTH CARE AGENCY

The is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health.

Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of seven service areas - Finance and Administrative, Mental Health & Recovery , Correctional Health, Medical Health Services, Office of Care Coordination, Public Health and Strategy and Special Projects is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE PROGRAM

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Medical Assistant provides integral support to clinic operations within the 17th Street Testing, Treatment, and Care Clinics.

This position under the direct supervision of clinician, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse, may perform the following duties, but are not limited to :

• Set up exam rooms prior to clinic sessions; ensuring all necessary supplies are stocked and available
• Prepare, provide, and maintain patients' medical records / charts for clinician, nurse practitioner, or nurse
• Assist nurse practitioners and doctors with examinations and other procedures relating to direct patient care
• Perform and record information on patients' vital signs, vision screening, and venipuncture
• Chart basic patient history, includes history of present illness or complaint, and past medical, family, and social history
• Obtain, collect and label blood, urine and other specimens in accordance with regulations and patient policy; package and send specimens in the appropriate manner for transport to laboratories or storage
• Venipuncture for lab specimens of blood, give subcutaneous or intramuscular injections and medications, administer medication orally, sublingually, topically, vaginally, rectally, or by providing single dose to patient for immediate self-administration
• Perform and read routine lab tests such as urinalysis dipstick testing, urine pregnancy, hemoglobin, rapid HIV, and Syphilis tests
• Provide information to patients relating to referrals, follow up appointments, test results, and e xplain and obtain necessary consents and authorizations
• Monitor inventory of medical supplies
• Clean / sterilize all used equipment, dispose of all specimens and waste according to health and safety guidelines
• Ensure all documentation regarding tests, specimens, and supplies are completed and maintained in accordance with clinic procedures and requirements
• Call in medication refills to pharmacy for prescriptions with no change to dosage or medication
• Front office tasks including check-in / checkout patient registration, answer phone, schedule appointments and filing

This position also requires a valid certification as phlebotomist or certificate of completion of the course requirements for venipuncture and skin puncture AND a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by date of appointment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will possess at least one year of Medical Assistant experience, which includes performing venipunctures, vaccinations, medication administration, and point of care testing.

Bilingual skills, specifically S panish and Vietnamese , are highly desirable. In addition, experience providing care and services to the uninsured and under-insured populations, including working with the following populations : people living with HIV, people diagnosed with an STD, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals, substance use disorders, unhoused / unstably housed, and people with incarceration history, is also highly desirable, but not required.

In addition, the successful candidates will possess the following competencies :

Technical Knowledge Technical Experience

• Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV basics
• Knowledge of community resources to refer clients to specialty care and other services
• Collect routine laboratory specimens, including but not limited to : blood and urine collection, pap smears, blood glucose testing and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) lab screening
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines to protect client's confidential and sensitive healthcare information
• Ability to utilize computer and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Interpersonal Skills Relationship Building

• Ability to deliver quality client-centered care and services and advocate for clients
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with clients and staff and maintain a calm demeanor during stressful client encounters

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing
• Report patient's relevant medical information to nursing and medical staff efficiently
• Provide effective customer service when communicating in person or on the phone
• Respect background diversity when working with patient

Self-Management Skills Personal Effectiveness

• Ability to function independently and in accordance with established protocols
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced clinic while paying close attention to details
• Effective time management skills and strong organizational skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Medical Assistant classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.

Please click here to review the policy.

Application Screening (Refer / Non-Refer) : Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job.

Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Examination Written Examination (Weighted %) : Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments.

Candidates will be notified of their date and access code, if applicable. Only the more qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List Score Groups : Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change.

The County of Orange is required to comply with all applicable State or County Public Health Orders, some of which require vaccination and boosting as follows :

Workers, who provide services in certain Health Care Facilities or in a correctional facility or detention center where health care is provided, will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and boosted in accordance with applicable state orders .

Workers may be exempt from this requirement based on religious beliefs or a qualifying medical reason)

In addition, depending on assignment and COVID-19 Community Level, workers in certain high-risk settings may be required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.

The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Public Health Orders.

You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position.

Email Notification

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE : User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site.

Please check your email folders, including spam / junk folders, and / or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.

com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at Asked Questions

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EEO INFORMATION

O range County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,

encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Closing Date / Time : Continuous

Job Address

Orange County, California United States