Riverside-San Bernardino Co Indian Health, Inc Hiring for Medical Assistant at Mountain Center, CA Full Time

HOW TO APPLY:

Visit www.rsbcihi.org, a fully completed application is required for consideration of position.

SUMMARY:

This position encompasses the role of clinic Medical Assistant. As a member of the health care team, the incumbent serves as a medical assistant performing clinical, back office duties, within the medical assistant scope of practice, for ambulatory patients and in emergency situations. The incumbent in this position adheres to all applicable corporate policies and protocols.

Travel: Driving will be required between the RSBCIHI Santa Rosa Clinic and Cahuilla Clinic.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver competent, age-specific care to patients in an ambulatory, primary care setting, including performance of treatments/procedures, performance of waived testing procedures, and participation in patient education activities.

Exhibit a professional manner by communicating effectively with fellow employees, providers, and patients/families, while maintaining confidentiality regarding personnel issues.

Contribute to efficient and effective patient flow during daily operation by: Maintaining current knowledge of front-desk procedure to expedite scheduling of patients and completion of appropriate paperwork. Participating, within the scope of Medical Assistant practice, in visit planning activities to improve health maintenance compliance and customer satisfaction. Preparing patient and equipment/supplies for various procedures. Demonstrate expertise in patient screening activities and skillful use of medical equipment, including: Accurate, timely documentation of screening test results. Prompt notification of the RN and provider in the instance of abnormal results of screening procedures. Performance of appropriate equipment maintenance and prompt ing of equipment malfunction.

Use patient related computer applications appropriately.

Under supervision by a physician, and within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, performs and documents minor treatment and procedures (i.e. ear irritations, foot care, procedures involving personal hygiene).

Participants in effective and efficient use of resources by monitoring supply and material inventories, and following proper procedures to reorder and restock as directed by the Site Manager.

Assist in maintaining accurate tracking logs and systems for patient care health maintenance issues.

Attend required meetings and training sessions, and participate in organizational performance improvement activities.

Refer to the Ambulatory Care Nursing Manual, Program Administration Manual, and other established guidelines and protocols as necessary to comply with this organization’s standards of performance.

Participate in clinic related health events in the communities served by the corporation.

Other duties as assigned by the Site Manager or Director of Nursing/Outreach.

This position requires working evenings and on weekends, if needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: High School graduate or equivalent.

Must have graduated or successfully completed a certificate program for medical assistants and must have worked one year as a Medical Assistant.

Current CPR certification.

Ability to: Work a variable schedule to meet client and Program needs. Must be able to work with the Indian Community, and be sensitive to the Indian culture and its needs.

Physical Demands:

There is frequent exposure to contagious disease.

Walking and standing are frequent for long periods of time.

Some sitting and lifting are required.

The incumbent will be required to assist patients who are frail or handicapped.

Driving will be required between clinics.

This position is considered a uniformed service and a dress code is published.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: You are also advised that this organization is required to give preference in employment and training to qualified Indian candidates (Title 2 U.S. Code 472 and 473) and Public Law 93-638 provided the applicant has submitted appropriate verification of Indian preference for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Temecula, CA 92592: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: On the road