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Medical Assistant I

@ Health and Life Organization (HALO)
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Sacramento, California, United States
$25-$26/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:documenting records, taking vitals, assisting providers
Requirements Summary:High School diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; 1 year experience preferred. Must perform vitals, specimen collection, basic lab tests, assist providers with procedures, use EMR and Microsoft Office, and lift 20 lbs.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, IMS, EPIC, Dentrix
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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:



The Medical Assistant I perform duties such as: tray set-ups for patient treatment, vital signs, assist doctor with patient treatments/procedure, break down exam rooms and re-set for next patients, clean and sterilize, help with maintenance of medical equipment, and assist with explanation of treatment option and treatment coordinating with patient. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to scheduling appointments, answering phones, pull and file charts, training new staff, inventory control, assisting with ordering supplies, help with dental referrals, and help with medical billing.



 



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Listed below you will find essential duties and responsibilities to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodation will be granted, as necessary to perform the essential duties and function of this position.




  • Document Chief Complaint, Patient medical history, social history, family history, current medications, and other pertinent information

  • Take and document patient vital signs: Blood pressure, temperature, etc.

  • Prepare patients and exam rooms for medical test and examinations

  • Create a positive and comfortable atmosphere for patients

  • Assist Providers during examination, treatment and procedures as requested

  • Perform minor procedures direct supervision of a provider

  • Collect specimens and label as required

  • Perform lab tests such as UA/UPT, EKG, HGB, etc. as requested and allowable

  • Administer topical, oral, intramuscular medications/vaccines as ordered and qualified

  • Stock exam rooms daily

  • Stock and monitor medical supplies, medications, and vaccines

  • Inform manager of all shortages of supplies or any malfunctioning equipment

  • Clean and sanitize all rooms such as exam, treatment, vital, and waiting rooms.

  • Clean and sterilize medical instruments in accordance to policies and procedures

  • Accurately document vaccine and medical supply usage

  • Record Vaccine refrigerator/s and freezer/s temperature twice daily

  • Import Labs into patient files

  • Assist with communication between provider, patient, HALO personnel and third party providers

  • Complete lab slips and other required forms when necessary

  • Traveling to other medical clinics to provide coverage

  • Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, other governing authority regulations, and Internal Policies and Procedures

  • Assure all work/laboratory/exam areas are compliant in all standards such as OSHA, Medical Board, HALO Policies and Procedures

  • At all times you will perform and undertake such other duties and responsibilities as are requested of you by Office Manager and/or Provider