Location: Acacia Family Medical Group

Position: Medical Assistant, Referrals Support

Medical Assistant/Referrals and Authorizations (Salinas/Prunedale)

Seeking a well qualified Medical Assistant to support a family doctor group in our Salinas and Prunedale offices.

JOB DUTIES: Understanding medical care and workflow to prioritize patient needs, set the agenda and set up the visit note in the EHR, working by protocol to decide on needed vaccines, and follow the doctor/PA's requests to set up labs and procedures.

Vaccination administration

Perform EKGs and audiometry.

Experience with electronic health record, preferably eMDs

Prepare patients for physician evaluation (e.g., room patient, take vitals, etc.).

Interview patients, measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and record information on patients' charts.

Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assure prompt patient flow.

Perform various other functions as assigned by the Lead MA/Physicians including authorizations and referrals process back up, completion of forms, outreach for scheduling visits, monitor and order supplies, close gaps in preventive care and assist receptionist as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Certified MA with at least 2 years experience in a similar setting. Must respond sympathetically and maturely to patient needs. Bilingual in Spanish and English required. Effective communication skills in both written and spoken English. Please no externs or new graduates.

Competitive salary and chance for advancement.

Compensation: range of $20 to $24 an hour depending on experience

Employment Type: full-time

Job Title: Medical Assistant, Referrals support

Please note this position is posted on behalf of our partner practices. This individual will be working at the specific practice that is mentioned in the above details and will not be a direct employee of Aledade, Inc. so will therefore not be eligible for the benefits available to Aledade employees.