Medical Assistant

Overall Job Objective

Description

This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied. Example of Duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide customer service, clerical support, data entry, and basic bookkeeping functions for PHSD clinical programs and perform duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with County policies.
• Provide information and assistance to clients, assist customers with applications, government forms, and other documents and explain County policies and procedures.
• Review applications and other documents for compliance to rules and regulations.
• Review and update files and distribute related paperwork and maintain records and filing systems.
• Answer incoming phone calls and direct callers to the correct person or work group and take messages and relays as necessary.
• Perform cashier duties in accordance with standard office procedures and County policy, receive and record payments, prepare and issue receipts, and balance daily work and monies received.
• Provide educational material and personalized information to clients during pre-screening procedures.
• Assist the providers, take vital signs, and perform STD screenings.
• Assist clients to access other health care and community services programs.
• Assist professional staff with clinic setup and patient examinations as directed.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have a Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved and accredited medical assistant program, and submit copy of certificate with application.
• One (1) year of experience in Public Health or medical field.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provided through the American Association of Medical Assistants or a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) provided through American Medical Technologist.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish language skills.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of regional community service agencies and community resources.
• Knowledge of basic principles of accounting, record keeping, and records management.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records and generating reports.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, kneel, lift, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.