What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FERTILITY MEDICAL CENTER INC?
Do you have a passion for helping people achieve their dreams of a growing family? An exciting opportunity awaits you with Northern California Fertility Medical Center, a leading fertility practice in Sacramento! We are looking for a full time Medical Assistant to join our team.
General Summary of Duties: Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, procedures, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. Responsible for appointment monitoring and chart management. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.
Essential Functions:
- Performs patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include: checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, obtain and transport blood and tissue samples, preparing for exam, etc.; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures including: embryo transfers, artificial insemination, water sonograms and hysteroscopies; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
- Treatment case management for Natural and Oral medicated intercourse and artificial insemination cycles. Responsible for voicemail line answering general clinical and cycle questions.
- Performs clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information completed and filed appropriately.
- Performs environmental responsibilities as assigned, which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- Performs organizational responsibilities as assigned, which may include: respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisors quickly.
- Performs Phlebotomy procedures including: blood draws, processing sample, and lab requisitions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education: High school diploma, some college preferred. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required. Certificate from accredited Medical Assistant program required. California State License for Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT-I) required (can be obtained within 6 months of hire).
Experience: Combination of education and experience sufficient to perform primary responsibilities as would be typically obtained in a 1-2 year Medical Assistant program with 2 years practical experience. Requires experience in phlebotomy. Experience with performing injections preferred.
Requirements: Maintains BLS certification. Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Maintain California State License for Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT-I).
Ivy Fertility is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. Ivy Fertility does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $23 - $28