What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at California Head & Neck Specialists?
- Greet and room patients. Make patients as comfortable as possible.
- Verify medications, allergies, past surgeries, past medical history, and reason for visit. Chart in the EMR appropriately. If a paper chart exists, ensure that all relevant data is gathered from chart and is reflected on the face sheet. This chart will be sent for scanning once the visit is complete.
- Obtain vitals, enter into EMR, and start office note, following protocol for each doctor, being aware of individual preferences.
- Ensure reports of films and other diagnostics are in the electronic chart for review with patient during visit. Call up images from websites as necessary.
- Provide items Physician needs for exam including scopes, instruments, etc.
- Assist patient to checkout when necessary. E-Prescribe medications when directed by physician. Facilitate refills when appropriate.
- Clean rooms and remove instruments/exam items after each patient. Set up tray to physician preference.
- Ensure there are enough clean instruments in the exam rooms for Physician use.
- Autoclave instruments as necessary, run and mail in Passport Spore check once a month. If passport fails, notify supervisor ASAP to have autoclave sent out for repair, then rerun passport upon return.
- Sterilize scopes.
- Clean rooms and work areas daily, weekly, and monthly according to schedule and restock. Initial cleaning schedule form and keep up to date.
- Answer patient questions or refer to Physician.
- Take triage calls and form complete note to task or discuss with physician, depending on physician location. Call patient with advice from Physician and E-prescribe pharmacy with orders, or whatever other appropriate action that has been directed by the Physician.
- Keep track of films coming into office. Check to see if patient has an appointment and if written report has been scanned into the EMR yet. Locate fax if it hasn’t.
- Notify Clinical Manager of any problems with patient care.
- Respond to any other requests from Physicians or management team as appropriate.
- Be a team player: look to see how you might assist fellow MA’s or front staff during daily operations to ensure a smooth flow of clinic hours.
- Always represent CALHNS and its staff and Physicians in a professional, courteous and respectful manner on or off property.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Otolaryngology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Office
- Outpatient
- Private practice
COVID-19 considerations:
CALHNS requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless otherwise prohibited by law. Proof of vaccination must be provided. CALHNS complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodatio
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Murrieta, CA 92563: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Usage of EPIC in the last two years is strongly preferred. Candidates without this will not be considered.
- Please note the provider you will support travels to Carlsbad on Mondays and Tuesdays. You will be expected to support her clinics on those days as well. Mileage is included in compensation. By applying you agree with the travel requirement.
Experience:
- EPIC: 2 years (Required)
- MEDICAL ASSISTANT: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $20 - $25