Medical Assistant (Back Office) at FAMILIES TOGETHER OF ORANGE COUNTY

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Interviewing, Vital Signs, Patient Documentation, Patient Confidentiality, Electronic Medical Record, Inventory Management, Equipment Troubleshooting, Quality Management, Front Office Procedures, Scheduling, Professionalism, Customer Focus, Multitasking, Computer Skills, Communication, Spanish

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Families Together of Orange County has immediate needs for Medical Assistants in the following locations: Tustin, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley, CA. The Medical Assistant (Back Office) role involves interviewing patients, preparing them for examinations by recording vital signs, documenting patient information, safeguarding patient data, and ensuring patient confidentiality. Job Title: Medical Assistant (Back Office) Salary: $23-$27 per hour DOE Location: Tustin, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley, CA Openings: 2 Positions Available - Tustin 1 Position Available - Garden Grove 1 Position Available - Fountain Valley Position Purpose: The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician with patients by providing patient care according to established standards and practices. Deliver medical care services to patients in an efficient and professional manner. MA’s must have the capabilities to perform all aspects of typical MA duties, including front desk. MA’s are expected to proactively take initiative and serve as an informal leader with the responsibilities related to clinic functions. All Medical Assistants must display outstanding customer service skills and be able to adapt to working with a variety of individuals from the surrounding community. The primary job function is to provide high-quality care to our members while demonstrating the organization's core values. Core Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Verifies patient information by interviewing the patient, recording medical history, and confirming the reason for the visit. Prepares patients for examination by taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary. Performs on-site testing and procedures, per the physician’s order. Secures patient information and maintains patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records and other patient information. Accurately records patient information, measurement data, procedure documentation, and test results in the electronic medical record, securing the workstation when finished. Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs. Participates in quality management program. Performs Front Office procedures to schedule, check in, and process patients. Performs Start of Day and End of Day procedures, as assigned. Performs other tasks for which training has been provided, as assigned. All other duties as assigned within scope. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other duties, within scope, as assigned by his or her supervisor. Education, Qualifications, and Experience: Supply management Verbal communication Infection Control Creating a safe, effective environment Organization Scheduling Professionalism Customer focus Confidentiality Bedside manner Medical Teamwork Must excel in multitasking within a high-paced environment. Strong computer skills, acute attention to detail, confident and professional communication. Responsiveness to the needs of both internal/external stakeholders in a professional and personable manner is expected. Knowledge of general EMR/EHR systems is preferred. Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma (Required) Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred) Work Schedule: General work hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., however, start times will vary, depending on organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs. Saturday and Sunday availability is a requirement for this position, which includes a rotating Saturday schedule. The selected candidate will be expected to work one to two Saturdays/Sundays per month, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at our Tustin clinic. Work schedules are subject to change based on organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs. As such, FTOC may need to modify work schedules to meet such needs. Saturday work schedules will also be affected or implemented due to organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs as FTOC continues to grow and expand work days and hours. Overtime may also occur due to organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs. **All applicants must respond to the application questions to proceed to the next stage.** We have Full-Time needs at the following locations: Tustin: 661 W. 1st St. Tustin, CA 92780 Garden Grove: 9918 Katella Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92804 Fountain Valley: 11180 Warner Ave. Suite #353 and #257, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Families Together of Orange County (FTOC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. FTOC does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the physician by providing patient care according to established standards, which includes interviewing patients, recording medical history, and preparing them for examinations. Duties also involve performing on-site testing, maintaining patient confidentiality, and executing front office procedures like scheduling and check-in.