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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Central Valley, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Title: Medical Assistant-Clinical Float Pool-Stanislaus-PerDiem*Location: California-Central Valley-ModestoOther Locations:Provides basic administrative, clerical and technical support services under the supervision of a licensed provider for the Sutter Gould Medical Foundation patients and their families. Assists the physician or other medical providers in implementing the medical care plan to include obtaining history and physical, accurate vital signs, medication administration, tests, and procedures, phone calls, scheduling and obtaining authorizations. This position requires travel to ten locations within Stanislaus County.Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (SGMF)is a non-profit, multi-specialty health care organization affiliated with Sutter Health. Based in Modesto, SGMF provides quality medical care, health education and research activities in a five-county area. SGMF''s medical staff includes family practitioners, internists and pediatricians, as well as a range of specialist physicians. Services include imaging, nuclear medicine, a health library, health education programs, occupational medicine, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, infertility counseling, and weight management. High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of an approved Medical Assisting Program, with possession of a current certificate or registration as Medical Assistant through any of the following organizations: The California Certified Medical Assistants (CCMA), American Association of Medical assistants (AAMA), or American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred, but required within 6 months of hire date. Current BLS for healthcare providers certification is required. Typing certificate 35 wpm ,typing certificate is required at the time of an interview. Demonstration of medical assisting skills such as would be obtained in externship portion of Medical Assisting program working in the back office of a licensed physician or podiatrist. Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of what constitutes a medical emergency requiring a physician or licensed nurse''s attention. Knowledge of scope of practice of a Medical Assistant. Knowledge and understanding of medication administration. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of computers and their applications. Ability to learn successfully utilize the electronic health record. Completion of EPIC training is preferred, and required within one(1) month of hire date. Ability to read, write and verbally communicate effectively and professionally in English. Dosage calculation skills as proven by successful competition of medication test. Competency in basic Medical Assisting skills such as medication administration, chart documentation, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, performing basic testing such as finger sticks, ECGs etc. Ability to efficiently operate office equipment, i.e. fax, photocopy machine, etc. Organizational skills are important for this position. The ability to manage multiple priorities and demands on time, while remaining calm. Excellent customer service skills are required for this position. Must have completed externship training at SGMF or other Sutter Health affiliate. Must have already completed Prelude Cadence training and know how to schedule patients in new EPIC.

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