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Muir Family Physicians
Certified Medical Assistant
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$48,698 / year median in California
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Looking for a temporary Certified Medical Assistant to work in a busy family practice office located in Brentwood. Experience working in a family practice is a plus. This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, where multi tasking skills are key. You will have a high degree of responsibility and independence. 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. The Medical Assistant also works to fulfill a variety of patient assistant reports directly to the practice manager or supervisor. Front office
Responsibilities:
Greet patients with a positive upbeat attitude Triage multi-line phone calls and return messages with a positive attitude Scan, upload and enter patient data into Electronic Health Record (EHR) Send messages to providers Collecting co-pay and past due balance and batching payment Prescription follow up and prior authorizations Prior billing experience is a plus Giving basic lab results over the phone Assisting other front office staff with tasks, as needed Uploading and entering new patient paperwork Keeping front office/waiting room sanitized between patientsBack Office Responsibilities:
Rooming patients in office and remotely Taking vital signs Injections Ordering Labs/Imaging Testing Urine Set up Pap Trays Assisting in proceduresSterilizing Rooms Wound Care Ear Lavages Administrating Breathing Treatments Mandatory Qualifications:
Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills Medical Terminology Excellent verbal and written communication skills Comfort with interacting with elderly and disabled Comfort with bodily fluids Strong computer skills Strong Medical Judgement Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment Strongly Preferred Qualifications Electronic Health Records experience (EPIC) Preferred 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient medical clinicCertifications/Licensures:
BLS- Basic Life Support
- Certification Required CPR/First Aid
- Certification Preferred but Not Required Certified Medical Assistant
- CMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Preferred but
Not Required Pay:
$22.00- $24.