Overview

Position Title:Certified Medical Assistant

Company:City Of Contra Costa

Location:Martinez, CA

Job Description:

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Certified Medical Assistants to assist providers and nursing staff in performing routine tasks in the care and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care clinic setting within the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and its Health Centers.  Positions are assigned in Ambulatory Care health centers located in East, Central and West County.

Responsibilities:

  • Reviews provider roster of patients for the day and helps to facilitate clinic flow
  • Monitors the status of patient arrivals, no shows and walk-ins and communicates information as necessary
  • Communicates with waiting patients when provider schedule is delayed compared to appointment time
  • Measures, records and reports patient vital signs, height, weight and preliminary medical information in accordance with clinic policy or provider preference.
  • Completes all necessary intake paper work prior to patient visit with provider; i.e. intake stamp, consents, billing forms etc.
  • Prepares patient and room for examination based on purpose of visit
  • Assists provider with examination and procedures as necessary
  • Performs simple tests, procedures and dressings etc. in accordance with Health Center policy as directed
  • Documents patient care and services in medical record as appropriate and checks for a completed billing form on each patient
  • Uses routine equipment in the assigned clinics and performs quality controls as required by clinic policy.
  • Stocks work area with necessary supplies and equipment.  Monitors for broken or malfunctioning equipment and communicates problem as appropriate.

Requirements:

  • Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate.
  • organization approved by the Medical Board of California and a current CPR certificate.
  •   Six (6) months of full time experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting.
  •  A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.