medical assistant Indio, CA
Desert Oasis Healthcare
Full Time
Indio, CA
10.56 - 12.04 USD Today
Job description
The Certified Medical Assistant in the Outreach Services clinic performs basic technical, administrative and clerical services for a licensed provider in compliance with: Section 2070 and 2071 of the Business and Professions Code, and Title 16 of the Medical Practice Act in the State of California.
- Triages and documents patient calls in electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with established policies and procedures. Immediately notify a Provider of any critical information regarding patient’s health.
- Performs non-invasive routine support services under the supervision of a licensed provider in an office or clinic setting.
- Administers medication, as ordered by the Provider, following the established policies and procedures and in accordance with the six rights of medication. A licensed provider must verify correct medication and dosage prior to administration by the Medical Assistant. Documents all medications administered in patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
- Performs electrocardiograms in accordance with established policies and procedures and as ordered by the Provider.
- Reviews charts for test results for previously ordered diagnostic testing on a daily basis. Immediately informs the provider of any critical test result.
- Reviews patient charts prior to their scheduled visit and obtains any missing reports, test results, or any other documentation needed prior to the patient’s scheduled visit.
- Assists with requesting ordered labs/diagnostic tests and completing appropriate requisition and/or referral paperwork.
- Participates in quality control activities which include maintaining all office files as requested, including, but not limited to: Medication outdate check, refrigerator check (for temperature), and glucometer control check.
- Obtains copies of Advance Health Care Directive from patient if one is available, or assist patients with completing the Advance Health Care Directive forms and include a copy in patient’s chart.
- Assists in completing the required Advance Health Care Directive form or assure that a copy of a preexisting Directive is obtained from the patient and placed in the office charts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. Certified Medical Assistant certification required within 60 days of hire.
- One year of recent experience in a medical office/clinic, preferred.
- Phlebotomist certification or experience preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients, patient family members and other clinic staff.
- BLS required.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Current California Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance
About Desert Oasis Healthcare
Revenue: $25 to $100 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.mydohc.com
Year Founded: 1981
Desert Oasis Healthcare
www.mydohc.com
Palm Springs, CA
$25 to $100 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Health Care Services & Hospitals
1981
