Medical coder Jobs in Berkeley, CA

Medical Assistant

Berkeley, CA

Overview

Salary Range $24.00 - $28.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None Category Medical Assistant

Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing clinical and administrative duties with the oversight of the Onsite Registered Nurse (RN), Program Manager (PM), Clinic Manager/Nurse Practitioner (NP) and the Consulting Medical Director (CMD) at an onsite location in Berkeley, CA. This includes administrative clinic operations, providing patient intake and care, assisting with special requests from client, inventory management, in addition to assisting with other occupational and environmental health services, as needed. Schedule: Monday - Friday; 40 hours per week. Day shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Performing diagnostic testing such as vital signs, EKG, audiogram, pulmonary function test, vision acuity, and respirator fit testing.
• Performing Wellness Testing (body fat, aerobic capacity assessment, upper body strength, etc.) and counseling (diet, exercise, tobacco cessation, etc.).
• Preparing patients for examinations and assisting during exams.
• Taking and Recording Vital Signs: Measuring blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates etc.
• Taking and recording patient medical histories.

General Administrative Duties:

• Answering phones, greeting patients, and managing correspondence.
• Managing patient appointments and maintaining scheduling systems.
• Updating and managing patient medical records.
• Supplies MA is responsible for ordering and maintaining medical & office supplies.
• Updating the medication/supply expiration binder

Workers' Compensation Case Management:

• Assisting in managing worker's compensation case management program.

Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent acceptable with at least 2 years of directly applicable experience.
• Knowledge and skills equivalent to those acquired through an accredited Medical Assistant education program, including basic knowledge of medical terminology and reporting, to perform office and clinical duties
• Must be a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Must have a current BLS certification
• Must hold valid drivers license.
• One to three years of experience in the healthcare field or in a related area.
• Occupational health experience preferred.
• Certification in phlebotomy preferred
• Willingness and ability to obtain HIPAA certification upon hire

Skills and Competencies:

• Consistently exemplify excellent patient relations skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality of information concerning patients
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; effective interaction with a wide variety of personnel who hold varying roles and have varying responsibilities
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, but will not hesitate to ask questions and/or seek information from the supervisor and other team members, so that tasks can be completed correctly
• Strong self-motivation; proactive, high-energy, enthusiastic, "can do" work ethic; and ability to handle potentially stressful situations and tolerance for ambiguity
• Ability to maintain punctuality and good attendance

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency with computers using the Microsoft Office suite of applications for creation as well as modification, how to access and use the Internet and an e-mail program such as Microsoft Outlook

Physical Demands:

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

This position has an hourly pay range of $24-$28 per hour. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include pro-rated paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.