Medical Assistant III (Flex) - Riverside, CA
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We are searching for a Medical Assistant III for our Riverside Health Center.
The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of reproductive health care services under the medical supervision of Clinician and/or Physician. They assist clients by providing testing, screening, and education required for the provision of medical reproductive health care. The MA III also assists providers to ensure high quality, efficient delivery of care. Ability to screen clients, prepare exam rooms and cover the front office when necessary. Must provide excellent customer services in a non-judgmental, empathetic manner to clients.
This is a full-time benefits eligible position located in Riverside, CA.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician program and 1-year comparable surgical back office Medical Assistant experience
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- 3 years comparable clinical back office medical assistant experience.
- Experience in ambulatory or outpatient medical-surgical or specialty area preferred.
- Women’s health experience preferred
Job Duties
- Adhere to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the system for addressing client complaints.
- Participate in health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity and quality metrics.
- Participate in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue cycle goals.
- Perform and/or coordinate the following back-office functions:
- Obtain medical history, interview and educate clients ensuring informed consent
- Perform options and abortion education; make appointments/referrals for follow-up medical services.
- Perform POC and recovery room responsibilities.
- Perform basic lab work (e.g. Hgb, pregnancy test, urine dipsticks) package specimens for outside lab tests, record lab results.
- Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight, etc.).
- Clean and sterilize equipment and stock exam rooms.
- Assist Providers as needed.
- Gather information regarding sensitive subjects such as rape, STIs, risks of sexual activity for early teens, and abortions.
- Monitor center flow and client wait time.
- Input and update computer client data information. Responsible for the accuracy of client information entered into the Agency’s Practice Management system and Electronic Medical Record system.
- Ensure ongoing communication with Patient Flow Coordinator, Center Manager, and other center staff.
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We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, one of the largest and most prominent affiliates of the most iconic health care organization in the world. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide and the outstanding education we deliver.
We are a prominent and powerful team of health experts who work relentlessly to help our communities sustain their health and well-being. We adhere to the highest standards and protocols as we collaborate and care for people, without judgment.
100 years of advocating for our mission has secured our advancement, our future and our passion for practicing health care.
We are a team you can have fun with and a powerful movement you can be part of. Together we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights.
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- If hired, can you provide verification of US citizenship or your legal right to work in the US?
- Did someone else refer you to this position?
- What is your preferred method of communication? optional
- Do you have 1+ years of back office medical assisting experience?
- Do you have a medical assistant certificate?
- Do you have out-patient medical-surgical experience?
- Vision: At Planned Parenthood, we are working toward a world where: i. Abortion is understood as a basic human right, an essential part of healthcare, and a normal part of life. ii. All people can talk openly about abortion with sensitivity to the complexity and nuances of individual experiences. iii. Every person is able to make personal decisions about abortion based upon their own beliefs and values. optional
- Mission Question: Our mission is to ensure broad public access to sexual and reproductive health care, including abortion, through direct services, education and advocacy. Are you able to uphold and support this mission, regardless of your personal beliefs?
- Applicant Statement: I certify that all statements made in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In the event I am selected to move forward in the recruitment process I authorize Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW) to contact and review any and all sources deemed appropriate to consider my application. I understand that if I become employed by PPPSW, my employment will not be for any specified period of time and that it will be "at will", which means that either PPPSW or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time.
- Do you have a valid driver’s license? optional
- Do you have current auto insurance with the outlined limits or are you willing to obtain them? optional
- Is your driving record clear of any major offenses within the last five years? Major offenses include, failure to obey a traffic flagger or police officer, failure to stop for a school bus/ambulance, driving with a suspended/revoked license, speed racing, speeding (30+ miles over the posted limit), hit and run, attempting to elude a police officer, providing false information to a police officer, driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and reckless endangerment. optional
- I understand that this is a full-time position requiring open availability Monday through Saturday. Work schedules may vary based on operational needs, and Saturday shifts are required. optional
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- Tell us why you are interested in working for Planned Parenthood.
- If yes, who referred you? optional
- If no, how did you hear about this position? optional
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