Medical Assistant - PN Primary Care-Berkeley OPC - Full Time - 8 Hour - Days - John Muir Health

Job Description:The Medical Assistant works with the physician and other members of the primary or specialty care team by performing a variety of clinical and administrative patient-related duties, in the "Front Office" or "Back Office". The medical assistant also works to fulfill a variety of patient needs and ensures smooth patient flow within the department, including gathering, organizing and documenting healthcare data information. Additionally, if assigned to the Call Center, the MA will be responsible for answering and routing patient calls, scheduling of patient appointments per department guidelines. The medical assistant reports directly to the practice manager, RN supervisor or director.Education:

• Completion of Medical Assistant Program - Accredited RequiredExperience:
  • 1 year Ambulatory Preferred
  • 1 year Electronic Medical Records (EMR) PreferredCertifications/Licensures:
    • BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Certification Required
    • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Preferred or
    • CMA - Certified Medical Assistant Preferred and
    • Specialty areas may have additional requirements
    • Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) PreferredSkills:
      • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
      • Bilingual preferred.
      • Completion and documentation of California requirements with demonstrated competency for venipuncture/phlebotomy - Preferred (required for specific departments)Work Shift:08.0 - 08:15 - 17:15 No Waive (United States of America)Pay Range:$30.38 - $41.02HourlyOffer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word 'exempt' on it.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40