Medical Assistant - Full Time | $18.58-$23.70/hr + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Overview

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center seeks a dedicated and organized Medical Assistant to strengthen our outpatient clinic team. This full-time role involves direct patient care and supporting healthcare providers in a closely-knit, rural healthcare environment. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and a sign-on bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure nursing and medical assistant duties comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards.
• Communicate effectively to enhance patient understanding and health literacy.
• Coordinate patient access to medical specialists and care team supports.
• Act as the main information resource for patients, families, care teams, payers, and community support related to care plans.
• Monitor and track test results and medication management.
• Participate actively in all required training sessions.
• Assist with nursing triage and clinic workflow.
• Manage medication prior authorizations.
• Perform clinical duties including vital signs, CLIA waived testing, venipunctures, therapeutic injections, and immunizations.
• Maintain exam room supplies and monitor medication expirations and stock levels.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, ensuring smooth patient flow and anticipating provider needs.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives as directed by clinic management.
• Carry out additional responsibilities necessary to meet Medical Assistant role expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of direct patient care experience strongly preferred, ideally in Family Practice settings.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or registration highly preferred.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including email and office equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and external agencies.
• Willingness to obtain annual flu vaccination and other job-specific immunizations; tuberculosis screening required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification required.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program support.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching after one year of service.
• Cafeteria meal discounts available.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits inclusive of telehealth options available to full- and part-time employees.
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid Time Off program.
• Short-term disability and specialized insurance plans for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Pet insurance and legal coverage options.
• Paid temporary housing assistance (Tour of Duty) for qualifying candidates.

Compensation

Hourly wages range from $18.58 to $23.70 depending on experience and qualifications, with an additional $1.50 hourly pay for candidates holding Medical Assistant registration or certification. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Additional Information

This role demands the ability to handle frequent interruptions and strict deadlines within clinic operations. The position will remain open for a minimum of five days or until a suitable candidate is found.