Medical Assistant

Description

Calling all passionate medical professionals! Ready for a career that combines cutting-edge healthcare innovation with a work environment that truly supports and values you? Work Health Solutions is the place to be! We're not just redefining occupational healthcare – we're setting the gold standard for employee satisfaction. Picture this: competitive pay, top-notch benefits, and the chance to collaborate with major companies across the United States. Join our dynamic team where your skills are the star and your career growth is unstoppable. Say yes to Work Health Solutions and make a real impact on the well-being of individuals and organizations. Your next big adventure awaits!

**Work Health Solutions is looking for a Full-Time Medical Assistant for our clinic in Chico, CA**

As a Medical Assistant, your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication, supporting both the healthcare provider and patients. Your dedication to completing all activities with utmost accuracy, efficiency, and a commitment to high-quality standards will contribute significantly to our mission of delivering exceptional patient care and service excellence

Essential Job Duties:

• Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Adhere to safety and infection control protocols.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Conducting occupational health tests, including Audiometry, Spirometry, and fit testing.
• Assist providers with workers' compensation injuries, administer first aid, and conduct drug screening and alcohol collection.
• Maintain accurate records of all collections.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and coordinating services with other healthcare providers.
• Track and complete referrals in coordination with adjusters and outside vendors.
• Communicate test results to patients and healthcare providers as directed.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and proper storage of PHI.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Coordinate clinic logistics and equipment setup and breakdown at various worksites; travel to different work sites as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating motivation, reliability, organization, and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.

Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Completion of medical assistant coursework from an accredited program.
• High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• Prior experience in an occupational health setting preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic medical records.
• Current driver license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel, as required.