Temporary Medical Assistant 2
San Diego On-site
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About the role
Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) Manager, the Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for completing the clinical visit workflow for various patient populations; answering patient phone calls; responding to portal messages; following up on referrals; completing point of care testing; administering medications and vaccines. The MA assists providers with in-clinic procedures and completes accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. As an integral member of the care team, the MA participates in the team-based, patient-centered model of care by contributing to quality improvement initiatives and the practice transformation meetings. The MA may be assigned additional projects to support grant-funded objectives. The MA will maintain client confidentiality at all levels.
What you'll bring
- High School Diploma/GED
- Medical Assistant Certification
- Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association)
- 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient community healthcare setting.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate basic medical information
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide empathetic care
- Competence in Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and exercise appropriate judgement
- Ability to work with and support various patient populations, inspiring a sense of trust and confidence in all patients
- Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.
- The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their families and community.