Medical Assistant - Front/Back Swing, Pediatrics (San Rafael/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:

Job Description Summary:

The Medical Assistant - Front/Back Swing, 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 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 re-processing instruments.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Pay Range:
$28.00 - $31.21 - $36.41

Medical Assistant Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Direct Patient care:

Rooming patients, including obtaining vital signs, obtaining reason for visit, and documenting symptoms their frequency, and severity.
Provide courteous and compassionate care.
Documents all required information in electronic medical record. This includes meaningful Use data, Pay for Performance data, and ACO related information. (Allscripts Experience preferred)
Provide injections, immunizations and other patient care services as ordered by the medical provider.
Provide assistance during medical procedures.
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.
Recognize urgent medical needs and triage care appropriately.
Provides patients with accurate information when answering questions and concerns.
Maintains patient records and protects patient confidentiality.
Complete referrals accurately and appropriately.
Maintain patient areas and supplies:
Disinfects exam rooms between patients and all patient areas at end of the day.
Assist with clinic upkeep, including daily cleaning and supply ordering/inventory.

Admin Support Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Direct Patient Care:

Answer telephones in a cheerful manner.
Schedule appointments.
Take messages for patients using electronic medical records.
Greet and check in patients.
Address patient requests and inquires.
Resolve patient concerns.
Process insurance issues (i.e., verifications and authorizations) and assist patients in understanding insurance plans.
Return calls as necessary
Various assigned administrative processes

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 one year of related medical assisting experience in a physician’s office or other clinical setting, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Re-processing/ procedural experience is highly 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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