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MarinHealth

Medical Assistant-Front/Back Swing - Specialty Hub (Float), Cardiology, (Novato), Full-Time, Days

$28 - $36.41 / hour

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. 

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. 

Company:

Prima Medical Foundation dba MarinHealth Medical Network

Work Shift:

8 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

Within the multi-specialty hub model, the Medical Assistant, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead and Practice Leader, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management. This role assists the providers within the scope of practice to provide quality patient care. This includes gathering patient information, assessing patient requests, obtaining and monitoring patient vitals, assisting with procedures, and adhering to infection prevention practices. This position rotates between multi-specialty practices as assigned based on patient volume demand.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Pay Range:
$28.00 - $31.21 - $36.41

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

Direct patient care:

  • Rooming patients, including obtaining vital signs, obtaining reason for visit, and documenting symptoms their frequency, and severity.
  • Prepares accurate medication list utilizing medication review standard workflow.
  • Documents all required information in electronic medical records.
  • Provide injections and immunizations as ordered by the provider.
  • Provide assistance during medical procedures.
  • Obtain all patient information required to meet regulatory obligations.
  • Track the receipt of all results for all ordered tests.
  • Ability to perform POCT as well as all quality controls.
  • Ability to perform ECGs, place Zio patches per workflow protocol.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Communication and correspondence including lab results, prescription management, and referrals:

  • Use electronic medical records and work off “task lists” to complete patient visits or requests.
  • Follows critical lab result protocol.
  • Provides patients with accurate information when answering questions and concerns.
  • Maintains patient records and protects patient confidentiality.
  • Complete referrals accurately and appropriately.
  • Utilizes closed-loop communication to ensure providers and required staff aware of patient status.

Maintain patient areas and supplies:

  • Disinfect exam rooms between patients and all patient areas at the end of the day.
  • Assist with clinic upkeep, including daily cleaning and supply ordering/inventory.
  • Adheres to infection prevention practices related to Instructions for Use (IFUs), re-processing standards of instruments and equipment.

General:

  • Remains calm and effective in an emergency or in high-pressure situations.
  • Collaborate with team members on various ongoing projects.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all OSHA and safety regulations.
  • This position may require working in multiple locations.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.

Licenses/Certifications:

  • A Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program such as NHA and AMCA is required.
  • BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.

Experience

  • At least two years of related medical assisting experience with front and back office responsibilities at a physician’s office or other clinical setting, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Experience in at least one specialty area preferred.
  • Experience with insurance and prior auth preferred.

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org.

 

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

 

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

 

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

 

Equal Employment:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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Flexible and able to work in other health center locations, as requested. Must be able to travel to Administration Offices to attend trainings and meetings as needed. Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired. Ability to support the provision of reproductive health care services to socioeconomically diverse populations with cultural competency. Ability to support the provision of reproductive health care services with a non-judgmental, patient-centered approach. Commitment to quality health care. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical protocols, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to document in medical chart concisely, accurately, and according to PPNorCal protocols. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to manage cash, make change, and balance the daily posts. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic keyboarding, internet access and email systems. PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) ACCESS REQUIREMENT As required for patient treatment and health care operations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Medical Assistant certificate desired but not required. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS Possess the ability to view services through the patients' eyes to serve patients promptly, competently, and in a friendly manner. Possess the ability to recognize complaints as opportunities to improve service. Be capable of working in a busy environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising accuracy, attention to detail, and courtesy and respect to patients and staff. Through meetings and discussions, help develop ideas for improving services in ways that patients value. Pay Range: The wage scale reflects the compensation that a new employee can expect to receive if offered employment. The wage scale for this position is $25.75 - $30.78 per hour, based on relevant professional years of experience. Planned Parenthood Northern California PPNorCal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. PPNorCal is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements. We provide healthcare and education services to 137,000 adults and youth every year at 17 health centers located throughout 20 Northern California counties. Planned Parenthood Northern California offers high-quality, affordable health care to all, regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status. We care. No matter what! Our experienced and caring medical staff gives each patient honest information and personal attention. We provide a full range of services, including birth control, breast exams, cancer screenings, medication and in-clinic abortion, pregnancy testing and counseling, prenatal care, PrEP, and nPEP to prevent HIV infection, STI screening and treatment, vasectomy and infertility services, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and more.
Carbon Health

Medical Assistant

As a physician-founded and led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic we’ve created lies in Carbon Health’s custom EHR and the collaboration among clinical teams, engineers, and designers who work side-by-side to deliver innovation like our hands free AI charting tool. That’s why we hire people who genuinely care about patients, solving healthcare challenges, and making a positive impact every day. Join us and help change the future of healthcare for the better. The Medical Assistant position is comfortable working in a fast paced, paperless environment. Daily tasks include taking vitals, rooming patients, cleaning rooms, assisting with procedures, etc. As an urgent care clinic, we see mostly lower acuity patients but we are a patient centric, modern company focused on providing patients with excellent medical care. We are looking for someone with availability and flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and some holidays. WHAT YOU’LL DO Perform patient care by taking vitals, patient history and triaging Assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations and wound care Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, carry out ear lavages and run EKGs Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing, monospot, rapid strep and influenza testing, rapid hiv testing Manage the front desk and perform receptionist duties as needed Complete training and become certified with the Department of Transportation to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests ABOUT YOU High school diploma or equivalent Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in those locations(s) permitted by law for exemption with experience, diploma and/or national certification) Current BLS certification, willingness to obtain DOT certification 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred Phlebotomy experience preferred Great communication skills BENEFITS Medical, dental & vision coverage, effective first day of employment Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account option for health care & dependent care Paid time off, paid sick leave 401k retirement savings plans with employer match Life & Disability Insurance DOT certification will be reimbursed where it is required for practice *Some benefits dependent on specialty and employment status We recognize that the key to success lies in valuing the minds, experiences and perspectives of people from all walks of life. Carbon Health is proud to value diversity and be an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Carbon Health is an E-Verify employer.