Medical Assistant- Ventura, Ca - National Health Foundation

POSITION TITLE: Medical Assistant

REPORTS TO: LVN Manager

LOCATION: Ventura, CA

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

SALARY: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly Rate

Medical Assistant

A Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the nursing department in providing care to the guest. Their duties include recording and updating medical histories and contact information in guest chart (in database), scheduling guest appointments, performing standard care procedures, checking vitals, and collecting lab samples (ex: covid testing).

Our Medical assistant will need to rely on their technical skills, so they understand how to use the equipment to take guest vital signs. They should also be detail oriented, as they must enter all guest data into the database so the Nursing team and other related departments can refer to them. Medical assistants should also have interpersonal skills so they can work with guest who may be experiencing mental health symptoms/diagnosis.

Responsibilities and Initiatives

To help NHF meet its growth goals, the Medical Assistant will:

• Conduct intake and discharges for our guests.
• Complete registration packets with our guests for clinic visits.
• Conduct rounds in our facility, obtaining vital signs, assisting with blood sugars checks and or information as needed.
• Triage guests and prepare them for nurses’ assessment, updating guest charts daily using CRM database system, and scheduling appointments with them.
• Monitor medication management based on Nursing plan of care.
• Assist with providing on-site covid antigen testing.
• Assist Nursing manager as needed.
• Coordinating and providing linkages for guest’s medical appointments and follow-up.
• Participating in weekly internal and external case conferencing, board review team meetings, monthly staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Performing administrative tasks such as charting, guest summaries and answering phones.
• Coordinate transportation for medical related matters.
• Completes additional tasks/duties as required to meet the needs of the facility, not to impede primary responsibilities.
• Always follow NHF policies and procedures

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification required.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
• Ability to work independently with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy are a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as a high level of professionalism required.
• Experience in medical office.
• Familiarity with HIPAA (preferred).
• Experience and knowledge of behavioral health (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; and skill in using databases.

Physical Requirements

• Works in office area under normal working conditions.
• Current American Heart Association BLS (CPR/First Aid/AED).
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to read material and use a computer.
• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers.
• Standing and walking.
• Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling.
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing.
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

Be on a team that is full of collaborative, passionate, fun and energetic individuals that are focused on serving the needs of the community. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, covered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance for the employee; 401(k) plan with up to 5% matching contribution.

Other work perks include a monthly engagement activity with everyone. You can take part in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) events, having access to our JEDI library, and other resources to learn more about JEDI. Team engagement that includes staff awards and enjoy direct access to everyone to share ideas and initiatives to continue to improve the employee experience. Feeling hungry during work hours? We got you covered with our snack havens located at all of our facilities!