Job description

#ZR
Medical Assistant - Sacramento, CA

Compensation: $24 per hour

Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a Medical Assistant in the Sacramento, California area. The ideal Medical Assistant will be providing clinical and administrative assistance for their assigned clinic.

Client-highlighted qualifications - Has CPR certificate and Medical Assistant diploma.

About the Job

This position includes several tasks that help the clinic perform effectively including admitting patients, scheduling appointments, and closely working with the providers. This position reports to our Clinic manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the provider(s) to provide quality care to patients.
• Performs diagnostic tests, administer medications, and collect/prepares specimens within the scope of practice as directed by a clinician and practice infection control techniques.
• Prepares patients for appropriate exams/procedures as directed by the assigned provider by escorting patients to exam rooms, measuring vital signs, and properly documenting information obtained through patient records via the EMR system.
• Assist providers in exam rooms and give instructions to patients as instructed by providers.
• Answers telephone inquiries and triage messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants.
• Ensures that exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up prior to rooming each patient. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of facilities and equipment; performing opening and closing duties.
• Ensures all related reports, labs, and information required are available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
• Upkeeps required compliance logs (temperature logs, cash logs, etc.)
• Properly cares for medical equipment and performs maintenance responsibilities.
• Schedules reschedule and cancel appointments for clinic providers through the EMR system.
• Obtains insurance approval as appropriate; prepares and updates medical charts and associated records, and enters patient data into files.
• Obtains and verifies patient billing information, as appropriate to the activities of the unit; processes patient accounts, and maintains records.
• Serves and protects the health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state and local requirements.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 2-3 years Medical Assistant experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or Medical Assistant diploma
• Must have a CPR certificate.
• Professional, yet friendly attitude with patients, physicians, staff and others.
• Must be able to work under pressure and handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks as assigned without direct supervision.
• Able to work in evening shift
• Able to work in Sacramento, CA
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Benefits:

• Dental
• Vision
• Medical
• 401k
• Paid Leave
• Others

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sacramento, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Assisting: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

randomorbitinc.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, randomorbitinc.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, randomorbitinc.com is the ideal place to find your next job.