Clinic Medical Assistant

Chinese Hospital San Francisco • Full-time • San Francisco, CA, US • $24 - $34 / hour • 3w ago

Clinic Medical Assistant - Per Diem

Chinese Hospital | San Francisco Bay Area

About This Role

Department

Clinics

Reports to

Clinic Supervisor

Type

Per Diem

Requisition #

12604

Position Summary

Clinic Medical Assistant at the Chinese Hospital Clinic is responsible for assisting patients with their routine visits, follow up care and referral services. The medical assistant works collaboratively with their designated clinic provider to provide comprehensive, accessible, and quality care to patients.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Receive and direct phone calls, schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to update patient records
Prepare patients for examination, which includes but not limited to obtaining patients vitals, medication list, past medical, social, and family histories
Record patient’s medical history and upload to EHR system
Administers injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
Maintains immunization records on EHR and CAIRS
Coordinates patient’s treatment plans, i.e. specialist’s referrals, prior authorizations, follow up appointments, etc
Assist physicians with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
Performs insurance verification and eligibility checks
Facilitates full patient experience from check-in to check-out
Follows Hospital and Department policies and procedures at all times, including but not limited to: Administrative Manual, Environment of Care, Human Resources, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance, Code of Ethics, etc.
Attend, actively participate and complete in-services, training classes, mandatory classes, seminars/workshops, staff meetings, exercises and drills; reads all department communication and assigned materials.
Customer Service – Provides excellent customer service and shows compassion to all patients, visitors and co-workers. Seeks feedback to ensure all needs are met. Anticipates and recognizes the concerns of others, even if those concerns are not openly expressed.
Communication – Keeps manager and team informed of progress, problems, development and plans. Gets along and interacts positively with co-workers and others.
Accepts and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Completion of Medical Assisting Program is required
A California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) is preferred
High school diploma or GED is preferred
Current certification in CPR / BLS
Computer proficiency (EMR knowledge is a plus)
Strong communication and customer services skills
Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written
Ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Knowledge of medical terminologies
Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, staff is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and/or listen.

He/she uses his/her hands to do computer work, write reports, do equipment set-up/cleaning/storage,

clerical support, etc. He/she will be using the phone frequently. Good vision is needed to be able to read

schedules, enter accurate data, etc. He/she must have good general health and demonstrate emotional

stability so as to carry out the above-enumerated duties.

Able to lift up to 30 pounds

Use proper body mechanics when handling equipment

Standing, walking and moving 50% of the day

Compliance Requirements

Complies with Chinese Hospital Compliance Handbook including Code of Ethics and all statutes, regulations, guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include, following the guidelines and reporting suspected violations of any statute, regulations, agreements or guidelines applicable to all healthcare programs.

Base Pay Scale

Starting at $24.76-$34.96 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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