Medical Assistant

Allergy Partners of the California Central Coast is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant with a positive attitude and great team working abilities. We have two locations in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach both locations have open positions. Bilingual speaking desired but not required.

POSITION: Medical Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager

JOB SUMMARY: coordinates patient care with physician, assists physician with assessment, gives medication pursuant to physician order and assists with administrative duties that further patient care.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school degree required

CMA certificate desirable

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

At least one year of experience in clinical assisting

Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications

Knowledge of practice management and word processing software

Good communication skills

Neat, professional appearance

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Clinical Support

Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs.

Provides assistance to physician when requested.

Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.

Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.

Performs patient education when appropriate.

Completes appropriate documentation in patient’s medical record.

Calls in prescriptions as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner.

Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician.

Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule.

Monitors patient’s medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection.

Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.

Answers patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.

Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.

Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.

Other

Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.

Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.

Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required.

Attends all regular meetings.

Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Physical Demands

Position requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employee will work under stressful conditions, and be exposed to bodily fluids on a regular basis.

Typical Working Condition

Employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, needle sticks and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Please send cover letter and resume by replying to this ad.