CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PALM DESERT/RANCHO MIRAGE (TUES - SAT SHIFT)
Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: South, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Certified Medical Assistant - Palm Desert/Rancho Mirage (Tues - Sat shift) Job ID: NG20122504-82478 Employer Name: PPPSW - Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Inc.Description:Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is seeking acertified Medical Assistant at our Rancho Mirage Health Center in Palm Desert to work full-time (Tuesday - Saturday) It''s preferred to be bilingual in Spanish/English. This is a great opportunity to help serve the community and assist in providing care focused on reproductive health and family planning. Please refer to the position description and additonal information about our organization below.The missionof Planned Parenthood is to provide convenient and affordable access to a comprehensive range of quality reproductive healthcare and health information through patient services, education and advocacy. We offer a vibrant employment culture, where our staff plays a key role in our service to the community. As the largest provider of reproductive healthcare services in the United States, we look for caring professionals with outstanding clinical skills to serve our diverse patient population.What we do for you!:We offer competitive salaries, growth potential, a supportive work environment, a team atmosphere, a generous paid time off program, comprehensive benefits package for part-time and full-time positions, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plan with employer matching and education reimbursement.The Medical Assistant III is responsible for supporting the delivery of abortion care and other reproductive health services under the medical supervision of Clinician and/or Physician. They will assist clients by providing testing, screening, and education required for the provision of medical reproductive health care. The MA II will assist providers to ensure high quality, efficient delivery of care. Ability to screen clients, prepare exam rooms and cover the front office when necessary. They must provide excellent customer services in a non-judgmental, empathetic manner to clients.Minimum Education:- High school diploma or equivalent- Graduate of an accredited medical assistant or surgical technician program and 2 years comparable clinical back office medical assistant experience.-or- 3 years comparable clinical back office medical assistant experience. Experience in ambulatory or outpatient medical-surgical area preferred. Women’s health experience preferred.Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:* Adhere to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the system for addressing client complaints.* Participate in health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity.* Participate in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue cycle goals.* Perform and/or coordinate the following back-office functions:* Obtain medical history, interview and educate clients ensuring informed consent* Perform options and abortion education, make appointments/referrals for follow-up medical services.* Perform POC and recovery room responsibilities.* Perform basic lab work (e.g. Hgb, pregnancy test, urine dipsticks) package specimens for outside lab tests, record lab results.* Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.).* Clean and sterilize equipment and stock exam rooms.* Assist Providers as needed.* Gather information regarding sensitive subjects such as rape, STIs, risks of sexual activity for early teens, and abortions.* Monitor center flow and client wait time.* Input and update computer client data information. Responsible for the accuracy of client information entered into the Agency’s Practice Management system and Electronic Medical Record system.* Ensure ongoing communication with Patient Flow Coordinator, Center Manager, and other center staff.* Greet clients, answer phones, refer calls, and make appointments.* Assess client finances, which may include verifying insurance, health plan authorizat
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