Medical Assistant

Benefits: Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development 401(k) The Neuron Clinic is a busy outpatient neurology practice with locations in Chula Vista, Murrieta, El Cajon, Palm Springs, Corona, and San Marcos, CA. We are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. We accept Medicare, Medi-Cal, Tricare, and most HMOs and commercial PPOs. We are seeking a healthcare professional that is passionate about quality care and making a difference in our patients lives. Why Join the Team? Competitive Compensation Generous Health Insurance Coverage: Medical & Dental Retirement Plan - Dollar for Dollar match Paid Vacation Accruals Paid Holidays Paid training Work alongside extremely talented highly specialized doctors Excellent Work-life Balance Summary The Medical Assistant performs a combination of administrative and clinical tasks within our clinic. The Medical Assistant works alongside other medical staff under the clinical supervision of a physician or Mid-Level Provider and administrative supervision of the Clinic Manager and ultimately the Director of Operations. Medical Assistants perform a range of clerical and clinical tasks that help maintain organization and keep the clinic running efficiently. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Medical Assistants (MA) are responsible for knowing MA scope of practice and working within it. Responsible for managing the flow of patients in and out of the exam rooms, assists in the management of the provider schedule, communicates any delays. Pre-visit preparation, including historical medical records and lab, imaging, and test results. Performing data entry tasks to document patient records within clinic databases and maintaining patient files. Identify patients using 2 patient identifiers (Last name and Date of Birth), room patients, take vitals, perform patient intake (chief complaint, medical and surgical history, apply scales/screenings, medication reconciliation), assist providers during and after encounters, inform the providers of urgent concerns, and discharge patients with appropriate education and resources per provider orders. Assists provider in medical procedures and verifies existence of appropriate insurance authorization; prepares exam rooms, supplies, and equipment; assists with obtaining consent and prepares patients for clinical procedures, to include patient positioning Preparing and administering medications (intramuscular, transdermal, oral) under the direction of supervising physicians, providing patient education and obtaining consent Performing minor medical procedures including ECGs, ZioPatch, and other procedures per physician orders; documents as Procedure Documentation Preferred Education and Experience Medical assisting education or other related education either in progress or completed, highly preferred Familiarity with electronic health records systems preferred Healthcare experience required Special Conditions of Employment Furnish proof of COVID-19 vaccination Knowledge Skills and Abilities Self-motivated and desire to learn and grow in healthcare Strong attention to detail Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers and payors The ability to prioritize and multitask efficiently and effectively Strong commitment to actively supporting an ethical working environment Strong knowledge of computer-based systems such as Excel, Word, and the Internet with the ability to quickly learn new systems. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Schedule 8 hour shift Monday - Friday