Medical Assistant Job Gustine California USA,Healthcare

Description

Community Health Centers of America (CHCA) provides dependable and affordable healthcare for underserved regions. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we’re expanding our reach in California, ensuring every community member has access to compassionate care. Community Health Centers of America began its journey in 2019 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and continues to grow. Our mission? Providing accessible and affordable healthcare for all, today and every day.

CHCA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join our team at our Gustine Specialty clinic. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our medical facility with back office clinical support and front office administrative support, as needed. The regular work schedule will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8am-5pm and Wednesday 9am-6pm. Primarily will work at this site and may be asked to go to nearby sites for training or staffing support.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Duties:

Reception, answer phones and schedule appointments
Verify insurance eligibility and coordinate with insurance companies for proper billing procedures
Assist patients with registration forms and maintain accurate files and medical records
Perform data entry related to patient billing, transcription, and insurance claims
Arrange for referrals
Process prescription requests
Track inventory and supplies
Follow legal and ethical standards in all tasks

Clinical Duties:

Measure and record vital signs, patient interview, history and chief complaint
Provide patient education on medication, disease management, home treatment and special diets
Prepare patients for examination and perform routine screening tests and assist healthcare providers with exams
Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens, perform basic lab tests and EKGs, assist with x-rays and procedures
Prepare and administer medications with healthcare provider's authorization
Change dressing, apply bandages, remove sutures, perform CPR and other first aid procedures
Maintain supplies and equipment, stock and sterile instruments

Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients by ensuring they receive the highest level of care.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Requirements

Qualifications:

2 years Medical Assistant experience preferred
Multi-specialty experience preferred
FQHC experience preferred
Medical Assistant (MA) certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Bilingual Spanish fluency preferred
Effective organizational and communication skills
Ability to learn and adapt to needs of the clinic
Willingness to travel to other site, when needed
High school diploma or equivalent