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Bay Area Community Health

Medical Assistant III (47902)

Bay Area Community Health, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Medical Assistants III provide patient care under the orders and guidance of clinicians in accordance with Bay Area Community Health (BACH) clinic protocols and policies. Medical Assistant III, under Clinic Operations Management supervision, will perform various assignment within their scope of practice to support comprehensive quality medical care. Medical Assistants will be providing support in various clinic departments within BACH that include, but not limited to, Primary Care, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Optometry, and Podiatry.

Essential Responsibilities

Perform all duties for MA I and II, plus:

Report daily productivity and utilization

Monitor patient flow throughout the day including wait times, inform clinic management of any urgent issues (e.g. patient, staffing and facility issues).

Cover breaks and lunches throughout the day

Support MAs when there is staff shortage, where needed

Provide training for externs, new hires and MA I, II; present short clinical topics at huddles or training classes.

Sign off individual skills on MA Competency checklists

Monitor MA attendance and performance and provide feedback to clinic supervisor or manager.

Train new hires and externship students

Coordinate with clinic management in preparation for audits and lead in completing all required Corrective Actions

Assist with office/medical supplies and inventory management

Act as Super user and trainer for electronic health records

Coordinate assignments with Care Teams

Serve as backup to Clinic supervisor, when needed

Able to correct new hire/extern clinical techniques

Work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and overtime, as necessary and work at any other BACH clinics, as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Secondary Responsibilities

Attend workshops, training, and meetings as needed, and as requested.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification of completion in Medical Assistant

CPR

Preferred Education, Experience, And Training

2 - 4 years healthcare work experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites

Bilingual preferred

Physical Demands

Sitting, walking, and standing associated with a normal medical, clinical and administrative office environment, with some bending, reaching, stretching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Manual dexterity for tasks involving standard office equipment and computer keyboard, including repetitive movements, such as typing.

Traveling to work sites, including some exposure to outside elements.

Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations, requiring adherence to extensive safety precautions and possibly the use of protective equipment.

Supervises None

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