Medical Assistant - Colorectal Surgery WC - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days at John Muir Health
WALNUT CREEK, CA
About the Job
Job Description:
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, in the “Front Office” or “Back Office”. The medical assistant also works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department, including gathering, organizing and documenting healthcare data information. Additionally, if assigned to the Call Center, the MA will be responsible for answering and routing patient calls, scheduling of patient appointments per department guidelines. The medical assistant reports directly to the practice manager, RN supervisor or director.Education:
Completion of Medical Assistant Program - Accredited Required
Experience:
1 year Ambulatory Preferred
1 year Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Preferred
Certifications/Licensures:
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Certification Required
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Preferred or
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Preferred and
Specialty areas may have additional requirements
Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) Preferred
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Bilingual preferred.
Completion and documentation of California requirements with demonstrated competency for venipuncture/phlebotomy - Preferred (required for specific departments)
This position will potentially work at the following locations:
Minimum 3 days a week at 1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd Walnut Creek
Up to 2 days a week at 12667 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon
Work Shift:
08.0 - 08:00 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)Pay Range:
$30.38 - $41.02HourlyNote: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.