Medical Assistant Bariatric & Metabolic Services (Full-Time, Days)

ENC Bariatric & Metabolic Services

Compensation range:

$24.02 - $30.75

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Days Shift length: 8 Hours
Days off: Fixed If fixed days off: Saturday & Sunday
Hours per pay period: 80

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their familiescare that is steeped in compassion human connection and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic person-centered care and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose we welcome you to join our team.

The Medical Assistant (MA) is an unlicensed individual who performs basic administrative clerical (front office) tasks and routine medical (back office) tasks and procedures under direct supervision of a licensed physician designated advanced practice provider or Registered Nurse in a clinical setting. They assist the medical providers and may perform within the scope of practice of a medical assistant such as: support of clinic operations rooming activities such as collect/record patient data including medical histories patient questionnaires medications height weight vital signs pain fall risk and prepare patients for clinician evaluation. The MA may apply and remove dressings administer medications (oral intramuscular subcutaneous and inhaled) remove sutures perform lab draws participate/perform in-clinic procedures and other similar treatments and/or procedures within the MA scope of practice and organizational policy related to the specific service line.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

Must meet at least one of the following:

• Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant

• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program.

• Completed a formal medical training program of the United States Armed Forces AND one year back-office patient care experience in a medical office.

• Previous medical training such as an EMT Nurse Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant AND one year back-office patient care experience in a medical office.

• Associate degree or higher in a clinical healthcare field and one-year back-office patient care experience in a medical office.

Desired :

• California certification as a Certified Medical Assistant

• Experience within a specific service line specialty to which applying.

• Medical office experience to include front and or back-office operations.

• Previous phlebotomy experience if required by specialty service

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Current CPR certification

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Must be skilled in both front and back-office clinic operations. Familiarity with tasks such as but not limited to medication administration (administering oral subcutaneous/intramuscular injections and inhaled medications as applicable) performing blood draws and supporting in clinic procedural services as required by specialty. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians staff patients and public. Must perform duties in a professional and respectful manner. Must demonstrate basic medical / technical competence a general knowledge of point of care laboratory equipment and capable of utilizing clerical and computer skills for a variety of medical office support functions. Must show sensitivity for the patient and their family and maintain strict confidentiality. Must be able to follow instructions work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Analytical and grammatical skills are necessary to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position and other clinic-based duties as required to support patient care within service as applicable.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees including but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as its earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email to receive a full summary of benefits.