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Nhcare

Medical Assistant-Temporary

Nhcare, Riverside, California, United States, 92504

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Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.

Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is a managed medical plan built around surrounding participants with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and care coordinators to help them maintain good health and a good quality of life. Our goal is to keep our seniors happy and healthy at home surrounded by their family and community.

As a private, non‑profit 501(c)(3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. With two PACE centers located in Riverside County, our PACE program is positioned to serve over 650 senior participants.

The Medical Assistant- General Medicine will support various providers, advanced providers, and registered nurses to provide excellent patient‑centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will communicate with patients and perform clinical services to ensure high quality patient care in a fast‑paced environment.

**Please note, this is a temporary full‑time position with an anticipated duration of approximately three months.**

Responsibilities

Communicates and performs clinical care services with patients

Takes patient vital signs and obtains patient intake information

Performs clinical procedures such as blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs

Discusses patient needs and provides education and resources to patients directly

Ensures exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, and set up for examinations and procedures

Provider And Team Support

Coordinates provider workflows to ensure efficient patient care

Ensures provider has all pertinent information required for each patient visit including diagnostic images, labs and required screenings

Assists other providers and care teams in women’s health, pediatrics and general medicine departments as needed

Clinical Administration

Utilizes electronic health records to order, process and document clinical treatment plans for patient as directed by the provider

Conveys information to patients via telephone or email under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse

Provides patient with requested documents after review to ensure forms are complete, accurate and executed by the provider

Completes ongoing/annual training for position compliance

Qualifications Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED required

Valid medical assistant certificate from an accredited program required

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology

Proficiency with electronic health records system experience preferred

Intermediate computer and data entry skills

Must use sound judgment to anticipate needs of patients and providers

Flexibility with changing priorities and time sensitive deadlines

Use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and patient care

Exemplify compassion to patients and team members

Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift/carry 15 lbs/weight

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Pay range: $24.95-$34.95 per hour, depending on experience.

Compensation Disclosure:

The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.

Licenses & Certifications Required Basic Life Support

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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