Medical Assistant 3

About the role

Petaluma Health Center provides high-quality health care in Southern Sonoma County and West Marin, with a patient-centered approach and an engaging environment for its staff. As a Medical Assistant 3, you will ensure optimum patient care through efficient patient rooming, excellent communication with patients and colleagues, performing medical procedures, giving patient education and follow-up instructions, completing daily documentation and training or supervising other staff.

Key responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain and document vital signs (height, weight, BMI, temperature, respirations, blood pressure), collect and document patient history and current health status
• Prepare treatment rooms, equipment and supplies in a timely manner and manage patient concerns or incidents
• Perform panel management and non-visit tasks, and provide advanced services to obstetric patients if trained
• Act as lead Medical Assistant at the School Base Health Centers and Mary Isaak Center, overseeing the center, coordinating a team of MAs, liaising with school staff and the community advisory council, and handling front and back office duties such as inventory and supply stocking
• Perform routine screenings (hearing and vision tests) and procedures such as finger sticks, ear washes, nebulizer treatments, wound cleaning, PPD placement, INR, glucose, HCG and Hemoglobin A1C, and administer immunizations and document them in the electronic health record
• Maintain accurate logs, forms and records, check freezer and refrigerator temperatures, and manage inventory and expiration dates
• Train MAs on patient care procedures, clinical updates, policies and procedures, and take part in team meetings
• Communicate clearly with providers, staff and patients, recommend process improvements, and act as Flow Coordinator to keep clinic flow optimal

Required profile

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited medical assistant program in California, or documented equivalent training in a physician's office (conforming to California regulations BPC 1366.1-1366.4)
• At least two years of Medical Assistant experience
• Current Medical Assistant certification from an accredited organization and current state MA certification
• Current BLS certification and injection certification or competency
• Ability to meet and maintain the center's credentialing and privileging requirements
• Effective communication in English and Spanish with children and adults, in person, by telephone and in writing

What we offer

• 21 days of paid time off and 10 observed holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, with the entire medical deductible paid by the employer
• 30 chiropractor and acupuncture visits per year with Kaiser and WHA plans
• Gym membership discounts, 401K matching after 1 year, flexible spending accounts and dependent care FSA
• Life insurance, long-term disability and employee assistance program included at no cost to employees