Medical Assistant – Airway Family Medicine

Medical Assistant – Airway Family Medicine

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• MA Certification by a California Medical Board recognized agency is required to be eligible for incentive (to be implemented in 2025)
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• General knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Competent and validated in basic Medical Assisting skills such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, and administering injections
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic health record (EHR)
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
• Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s) by performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care
• Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department
• Assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
• Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers
• Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.