Medical Assistant - Cardiology-Pleasanton - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health Pleasanton, CA 94588, US

$32.87 - $44.38 / hour

Job Description:

The Medical Assistant works with the physician and other members of the primary or specialty care team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties, in the “Front Office” or “Back Office”. The medical assistant also works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department, including gathering, organizing and documenting healthcare data information. The medical assistant reports directly to the practice manager, RN supervisor or director.

Education:

Completion of Medical Assistant Program - Accredited Required

Experience:

1 year Ambulatory Preferred
1 year Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Preferred

Certifications/Licensures:

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Certification Required
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Preferred or
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Preferred and
Specialty areas may have additional requirements
Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) Preferred

Skills:

Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Bilingual preferred.
Completion and documentation of California requirements with demonstrated competency for venipuncture/phlebotomy - Preferred (required for specific departments)

Work Shift:

08.0 - 08:30 - 17:00 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$32.87 - $44.38

Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.
Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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