Medical Assistant, Perinatal at OLE Health

Davis, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

31.26

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Patient Intake, Care Coordination, CPR Certification, Bilingual Communication, Electronic Medical Records, Medical Billing, Patient Scheduling, Clinical Support, Laboratory Duties, Chart Preparation, Quality Assurance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION TITLE: Medical Assistant, Perinatal DEPARTMENT: CPSP REPORTS TO TITLE: Perinatal Clinic Manager DLSE/FLSA STATUS: () ____Exempt/Salaried position __X__Nonexempt/Hourly position SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (does this position have direct reports): YES NO SCHEDULE: Full Time; Monday- Friday (8am-5pm) LOCATION: Davis, CA PAY RANGE: $25.58 to $31.26 hourly About CommuniCare+OLE Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs. BENEFITS * Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage 1. Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium * 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick) * 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday * 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan * Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent) * Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage * Employer contribution for Health Savings Account * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW: The Medical Assistant is part of the Perinatal department and works with the medical services staff to assist with medical visits and provide initial patient intake. The Medical Assistant works as part of a multidisciplinary team composed of the clinic services coordinator, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and community health workers educators to provide comprehensive care to a primarily low income, non‑English speaking population. CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE. ***The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason. *** MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING 1. Education: * Completion of M.A training program required * Phlebotomy certification strongly preferred 2. Experience/Lived Experience: * One year of MA experience in an outpatient setting is strongly preferred. * Experience working in a health clinic or demonstrated commitment to low-income populations 3. Special Skills/Training: * Current CPR certification required * Bilingual English/Spanish/Dari/Punjabi is strongly preferred. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Perform phlebotomy and basic laboratory duties as needed. 2. Demonstrate the skills to provide age-appropriate care to the clients of the clinic. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to interpret information relative to the patient's age-related needs. 4. Responsible for the coordination of care for perinatal patients including but not limited to: scheduling of patient appointments, referrals to specialists and labs and tracking of patient attendance to referrals and appointments; coordination of outpatient/inpatient continuity of care; assist clinicians with tracking of high risk patients and tracking of abnormal test results; schedule care transfers, hospital admissions, and referrals as directed by the midwife; monitor referrals to available resources including childbirth classes, WIC, Substance Abuse Treatment, Social Services, Dental services, nutritionist, etc. 5. Communicate effectively with Medi-Cal, Partnership and other insurers to assist clients with obtaining health care coverage and problem solving insurance issues as needed. 6. Adherence to CPSP guidelines to ensure appropriate health education, nutrition and psycho-social care services are offered and a plan of care has been developed and followed up for each client. 7. Assures the consistent delivery of high quality services through thorough patient chart preparation including; all lab, ultrasound and medical reports are in place; consistent chart order; accurate completion of routing slip; preparation of lab referrals and scheduling for health education, nutrition and social worker as needed. 8. Responsible for the accurate completion and timely submission of billing records. 9. Ensure compliance to quality assurance in accordance with written policy and procedures. Including abnormal lab tracking, DNKA tracking, high risk patients, and post partum patients. 10. Enter and Monitor clinic midwife schedules in the EMR. Assist PN Administrator and Clinic Coordinator in monitoring clinic patient schedules to maintain appropriate provider/patient ratios. 11. Close Perinatal Patient charts per established guidelines. 12. Provide administrative and clinical support to PN Coordinators to ensure quality of patient care and timely follow up of referrals, medical records and lab results. 13. Coordinate ultrasound and GYN clinics including, referral management, record review, chart set-up, rooming of patients, Spanish translation, transcribing and clinic follow up. 14. Attend Perinatal staff meetings, site meetings and other operations meetings as needed. 15. Perform other program duties as required to offer high-quality, accessible Perinatal services as assigned by the Perinatal Administrator and Perinatal Services Director. 17. Enter patient data in the computer to certify patient in a specific program 18. May be asked to travel in between clinics to provide support. 19. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical and administrative support for perinatal patients, including initial intake, phlebotomy, and care coordination. Manages patient scheduling, referrals, and chart preparation within a multidisciplinary team to serve low-income populations.