Medical Assistant II

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant II
• Department: Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases
• Schedule: Full time, Monday–Friday (days). Start time expected between 8:30 AM–9:30 AM; 40 hours/week; no weekend requirements.
• Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back office and patient-related tasks that help deliver high-quality care. Assists with smooth patient and departmental workflow and supports implementation of the medical plan of care under direction of a clinician.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care team with back office and patient-related clinical and clerical tasks
• Prepare patients for exams and assist with routine medical procedures
• Take vital signs, administer injections, and perform other validated basic medical assisting skills
• Interpret data/instructions from written, oral, or scheduled formats
• Communicate sensitive information clearly and professionally to patients, families, and other providers
• Manage assignments by prioritizing work within standardized operating procedures
• Use general computer applications and the electronic health record (EHR) to support workflow

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a course of study consistent with Medical Board of California requirements for Medical Assistants (must present diploma within 90 days) OR completion of equivalent medical assisting on-the-job training
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• Demonstrated basic medical assisting competencies (vitals, patient prep, injections)

Benefits

• Benefits available
• Comprehensive total rewards program including eligible benefits package