Medical Assistant - CHC Banning
Medical Assistant - CHC Banning
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$ 41592 - 60152
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) Community Health Clinics is currently seeking dedicated Medical Assistants to provide essential support to the RUHS-CHC-Banning department.The Banning Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant with preferred experience in both primary care and urgent care settings. EPIC knowledge and bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are highly desirable. Please note that based on the number of applications received this posting may close without notice. Applicants from this posting may be used to fill other openings throughout RUHS departments.
Under direct supervision Medical Assistants assist licensed professional medical staff within the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) by providing a variety of client/patient services including basic administrative clerical and medical support services for clients/patients and the public; and other related duties as required.
Possession of a valid certification in Basic Life Support/Cardio-Respiratory Resuscitation (BLS/CPR) from the American Heart Association is required.
Copies of your Medical Assistant Certification and AHA BLS/CPR card must be uploaded to your profile as an attachment at the time of submitting your application to be considered.
If you are having difficulties uploading your required documents please email them to .
Regular Full-time Rates:
SALARY RANGE
$19.99 - $28.92 Hourly
$3466.01 - $5012.67 Monthly
$41592.06 - $60152.03 Annually
Per Diem Rate:SALARY RANGE
$28.92 Hourly
$5012.67 Monthly
$60152.03 Annually* Work Schedule and/or Shift Times: (subject to change uponclinicneeds and will be discussed during the interview.)
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Greet clients/patients at reception desk or counter; assist them in completing necessary documents and applications answering routine questions and providing information; interview clients/patients to gather basic health related information (e.g. health status living conditions diet residency mobility parenting skills healthcare needs etc.); register clients/patients using related computer information at time of appointment; obtain/verify patient demographic information; monitor client/patient behavior in the waiting room.
Obtain medical history and chief complaint including allergies; assist patients in ambulation and transfer; maintain medical charts and schedule appointments for staff.
Perform routine medical data clerical tasks (e.g. typing personal computer data input filing answering phones etc.); inventory supply needs and help obtain medical and office supplies.
Verify patients health insurance coverage; contact health insurance to verify insurance eligibility and/or authorization for treatment (if patient does not have health insurance coverage refer patients to Admissions and Collections Clerk for assistance); may receive and record payment for clinic visit.
Submit treatment authorization requests into the EPIC database; check treatment authorization requests for completeness; follow-up on the status of treatment authorization requests.
Record information for each patient encounter such as medical procedure and diagnostic tests performed by physician or licensed personnel.
Prepare patients for examination including positioning draping shaving and disinfecting treatment sites; collect and record patient data including height weight temperature pulse respiration rate blood pressure and basic information about present and previous conditions; provide patient information and instructions as directed by medical staff.
Perform the following routine clinical procedures: Taking vital signs administering medications (oral sublingual topical vaginal rectal inhalation immunizations and subcutaneous injections) or providing a single dose to a patient for self-administration; performing simple or automated visual testing obtaining but not interpreting results; removing sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations; may perform phlebotomy for blood draw or transfusion (with phlebotomy certification) as directed.
Perform ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen; assist with collection of non-invasive specimens such as urine sputum semen and stool; perform basic screening tests (e.g. electrocardiogram or visual acuity); perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) waived laboratory tests such as occult blood ovulation tests pregnancy sedimentation rates hemoglobin urinalysis and glucose screening.
Process physician orders including laboratory x-ray EKG and schedule all same day tests and appointments; ensure diagnostic tests are received prior to patients visit.
Screen for eligibility for participation in health programs; assess client/patient progress and determine whether recommendations regarding health are being followed.
Provide feedback verbally and in writing to licensed professional staff regarding client needs and community responses to health services and programs; obtain and evaluate specific information regarding health problems in order to provide guidance and instruction; conduct formal and informal information sessions covering good health practices and available health services.
Make referrals to licensed professional staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Education: Completion of a certification program in medical assisting. Completion of a Medical Assistant certification program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or from an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is preferred.
OPTION II
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
Experience: One year performing front office/back office support duties as a medical assistant in a physicians or dentists office hospital health center or other healthcare setting.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Relevant medical terminology; basic patient care and/or administrative techniques; medical assisting skills and the various types of materials and equipment related to outpatient care and their applications; methods of conducting or assisting patients (per medical care providers instructions) with basic tests and treatments performed at an ambulatory care clinic; basic needs and problems of disadvantaged groups: the causes and treatment of medical and/or public health problems and the problems facing the educationally and economically disadvantaged.
Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain good relations with a wide range of social and ethnic groups as well as professional staff and community members; obtain and record accurate patient information and perform routine clinical procedures; follow and implement activities according to written standardized procedures; perform clerical tasks (e.g. utilizing a personal computer for inputting pertinent client/patient information answering phones filing etc.).
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Whats Next
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other positions not specifically listed on this posting all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
General Information
Questions regarding this recruitment Please contact Xochitl Sanchezvia email at.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
