Ward Clerk/Certified Medical Assistant-Internal Medicine-Stockton Medical Plaza
Location: Central Valley, California
Description: Sutter Health is currently interviewing Ward Clerk/Certified Medical Assistant-Internal Medicine-Stockton Medical Plaza right now, this vacancy will be placed in California. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Provides clerical and patient scheduling support to the nursing staff! and the physicians in the departments they work. This position works with the nursing staff and physicians to facilitate and expedite patient transfers to the hospital, including managing all paperwork necessary for this process. Secondarily, this position may be responsible for basic administrative, clerical and technical support services under the supervision of a licensed provider for the Sutter Gould Medical Foundation patients and their families. Assists the physician or other medical providers in implementing the medical care plan to include obtaining history and physical, accurate vital signs, medication administration, tests and procedures, phone calls, scheduling and obtaining authorizations.
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (SGMF)is a non-profit, multi-specialty health care organization affiliated with Sutter Health. Based in Modesto, SGMF provides quality medical care, health education and research activities in a five-county area. SGMF's medical staff i! ncludes family practitioners, internists and pediatricians, as! well as a range of specialist physicians. Services include imaging, nuclear medicine, a health library, health education programs, occupational medicine, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, infertility counseling, and weight management.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of an approved Medical Assisting Program, with possession of a current certificate or
registration as Medical Assistant through any of the following organizations: The California Certified Medical Assistants Association (CCMA), American Association of Medical assistants (AAMA), or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Current BLS for healthcare providers certification is required. Typing certificate 35 wpm ,
typing certificate is required at the time of an interview.
Demonstration of medical assisting skills such as would be obtained in externship portion of Medical Assisting program working in the back office of a licensed physic! ian or podiatrist. Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of what constitutes a medical emergency requiring a physician or licensed nurse's attention. Knowledge of scope of practice of a Medical Assistant. Knowledge and understanding of medication administration. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of computers and their applications. Ability to learn successfully utilize the electronic health record. Ability to read, write and verbally communicate effectively and professionally in English. Dosage calculation skills as proven by successful competition of medication test. Competency in basic Medical Assisting skills such as medication administration, chart documentation, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, performing basic testing such as finger sticks, ECGs etc. Ability to efficiently operate office equipment, i.e. fax, photocopy machine, etc. Organizational skills are important for this position. The ability to manage multiple priorities ! and demands on time, while remaining calm. Excellent customer service s! kills are required for this position.
Primary Location
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California-Central Valley-Stockton
Organization
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Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
Employee Status
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Regular
Accepted Applications
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All Candidate Applications Accepted
Minimum Salary
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$14.79
Maximum Salary
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$22.19
Benefits
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Yes
Position Status
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Non-Exempt
Union
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No
Job Shift
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Day
Shift Hours
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8 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled
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Monday-Friday
Weekend Requirements
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Other
Schedule
:
Full Time
Hours Per 2wk Pay Period
:
80
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please send us your resume, with s! alary requirements and a resume to Sutter Health.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:32:07 GMT
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