Are you a patient-focused Medical Assistant who enjoys supporting both patients and providers? Apply today and help deliver exceptional care through efficient scheduling, seamless patient coordination, and compassionate support.

Details Pay:

$28.00-$30.00 per hour (DOE)

Shift Days:

Mon-Fri Shift Times:

8 hour day shifts.

Duration:

13

Weeks Initially Location:

Palo Alto, CA Benefits Great working location Health insurance Refer-a-friend bonus Weekly payroll 24-hour accessibility Personalized service Required High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved diploma school /institution or equivalent documented training required BLS - Basic Life Support required (AHA) A minimum of 2 years of experience as Medical Assistant Responsibilities The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the patient care team. The position performs clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care and to promote efficient use of the physician's time as well as performs all clerical duties required to complete patient Check-in/Check-out. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting patients obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient utilization of the physician's appointment schedule and in the coordination of patient care. This position administers and coordinates referrals and service authorization process, rooming duties and performs other clinic front desk activities. Prepares the necessary information (i.e. lab and procedural results), equipment and supplies for exam. Assists physicians with procedure set-ups, patient procedures and examinations. Performs patient care, including vital signs, weights, rooming, assisting with procedures, medication administration (vaccinations) and injections and other necessary tests. Administers medication following approved procedures and only after checking medication and dose with a licensed person. Processes requests for prescription refills according to established practice. As required, performs waived testing (urine dipstick, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing), perform EKGs, administer immunizations. Collects and sends specimens to appropriate labs for testing per protocol. Assists the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients. Promptly and accurately reports and refers patient's concerns and symptoms, reactions, changes (appropriate to age) to licensed clinic personnel. Schedules and edits and maintains patient physician appointments for new and returning patients, using the scheduling system. Schedule radiology appointments. Maintains clean and orderly exam rooms, hallways and work areas. Effectively responds to inquiries from patients, their relatives and/or referring physicians on services and provides accurate information in a timely fashion. Provides information, referrals and customer service Acts as a patient advocate, coordinator and liaison in dealing with the community. Acts as non-clinical liaison/concierge/navigator for the referred patients in any way the patient needs before, during or after an encounter with the medical facility. Informs patient's authorization and collects payment for new and returning patients, using the scheduling system. Collects patient demographic and insurance data and enters into systems as well as assigns medical record numbers Assures appropriate verifications and authorizations are complete before patient sees provider Assists with all messaging from the patient to the physician in a timely manner. About Us Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That's why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, we can help!