Medical Assistant

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$25.11/hr - $30.20/hr

• Position Title:
  
  Medical Assistant I
• Department:
  Medical
• Reports To:
  
  Back Office Supervisor
• Location:
  
  West Sacramento, CA (Vida)
• Schedule:
  
  40 hrs./week;
  Monday‑Friday; 8am‑5pm with some evenings
• Pay Range: $25.11 to $30.20 hourly
• Direct Reports:
  Yes
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider

Established in 2023, Communi Care+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and Communi Care Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, Communi Care+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties.

It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% employer match with employee 4% contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

Communi Care+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. Communi Care+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

The Medical Assistant works with the medical services staff to assist with medical visits and provide initial patient intake. The Medical Assistant works as part of a multidisciplinary team composed of the clinic services coordinator, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and community health workers educators to provide comprehensive care to a primarily low income, non-English speaking population. The Medical Assistant I ensures optimum patient care through efficient rooming of patients, exhibiting good communication with patients and other staff, performing medical procedures, providing patient education, follow-up care instructions, and completing daily documentation.

• Interview patients for program eligibility for a variety of health care coverage programs including Covered California, Medi‑Cal, Healthy Families, Patient Assistance Program (PAP), and County Medical Services Program (CMSP).
• Assist patients with applications to the various programs and collection of necessary documentation.
• Educate patients, family members and community about various health coverage programs.
• Provide data entry of patient information into electronic health record system.
• Support community events and health fairs.
• Greet patients into exam room areas and create a positive patient customer service experience.
• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs.
• Collect and document patient history and current state of health.
• Disinfect and prepare treatment rooms, equipment and supplies in a timely manner to ensure optimum flow.
• Provide patient education and follow-up care instructions as directed by provider at discharge.
• Perform panel management and non‑visit tasks as assigned…