Certified Medical Assistant (Quincy, CA) - Plumas District Hospital

Nature and Scope:

Please only apply if you are able to reliably relocate to Quincy, CA. 

 

The Certified Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for the coordination of patient care needs during the office visit and assisting the nursing personnel and medical staff as needed.  The MA assists with clinical and business office duties.

 

Location:

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

 

Compensation:

Compensation Philosophy:

• We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for 30 years of relevant experience. 

Compensation Range:

• $21.67- $ 30.89 / hour

Job Status / Shift Information:

Full-time and weekdays

 

Qualifications:

Education: 

• Current CPR Certification
• Graduate from a medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
• CMA Certification through a National or California certifying agency:
  • American Association of Medical Assistant
  • American Medical Technologists
  • California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
  • Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute.
  • National Healthcareer Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to apply good clinical judgment, plan work, establish priorities and maintain flexibility.
• Proficient written and verbal skills.
• Ability to instruct and teach.
• Ability to use a computer proficiently.

 

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

Responsibilities:

• Uses time efficiently:  Rooms patients on time, anticipates providers’ needs and actively works to find additional projects when time is available.
• Takes accurate vital signs, performs necessary lab work, and ensures that proper documentation is included in the patient’s record prior to provider’s visit.
• Prepares patient room and equipment for procedures, assisting when necessary.
• Updates the allergy and medication list.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications and immunizations under the provider’s written orders.

 

 

Benefits / Perks:

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.

Why Plumas District Hospital:

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

 

Contact Information:

Recruiter Name:

Nicholas Clawson

 

Department Phone:

530-283-7169

 

Department Email:

nclawson@pdh.org

 

Department Location:

1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971