Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant Western Bariatric - 3.8 San Bernardino, CA Job Details Full-time $20 - $22 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Computer operation Spanish Customer communication Microsoft Excel Vital signs Microsoft Outlook Electronic health records (EHR) management Health insurance policy knowledge English High school diploma or GED Patient care Medical Assisting Medical assisting Associate's degree Certified Medical Assistant Full Job Description Western Bariatric is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for our San Bernardino clinic Who we are: Western Bariatric is a medical and surgical weight loss provider serving patients in San Bernardino, Riverside, and surrounding areas of Southern California.

Essential duties include:

• Act as an Ambassador to patients, referring physicians and other callers/guests
• Monitor and schedule patient appointments as required
• Process Medical Records requests
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Chart preparation for clinic
• Provide paperwork and gather data for new patients
• Review insurance information and verify benefits
• Room patient; take vitals and help take patient history for providers
• Other duties as assigned Knowledge, skills, and abilities (minimum qualifications):
• HS diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred
• Graduate of accredited Medical Assisting program, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Spanish speakers preferred (ability to read, write, speak and understand Spanish)
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Experience with an Electronic Medical Record
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Working knowledge of insurance (PPO, HMO, Medi-Cal, IEHP) The ideal candidate will be:
• Dependable
• People-oriented
• Attentive to details
• Autonomous/Independent
• Responsive and timely While performing duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; able to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus (may be corrected by the use of glasses/contacts).

Job Type:

Full-time Competitive Compensation and Benefits.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Bariatrics Medical-Surgical Perioperative Care Primary Care Surgery Wound Care Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Microsoft Outlook:

1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Certified Medical Assistant (Required) Ability to

Commute:

San Bernardino, CA 92404 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

San Bernardino, CA 92404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person