Hello – My name is Jamie Jump and I am the Medical Assistant recruiter at Family Health Centers of San Diego – I have multiple locations ready to hire great candidates like you and I'm looking to fill these positions soon. I will be reviewing all applications and will be calling individuals for interviews.
For nearly 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has provided affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to all San Diegans. With more than 2,500 employees spread over 50 sites around the county, FHCSD is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the communities it serves. The reward of working at FHCSD is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the San Diego community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and livelihood of your community, FHCSD is looking for people like you.
Job Summary:
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Medical Assistant to add to their team. This is a primarily clerical MA role with the majority of the work being registration related. The Medical Assistant performs accommodative services for assigned clinic patients directed by the Clinic Director and/or Chief Nursing Officer in order to facilitate the delivery of prompt, quality care within the Mental Health department.
Job Roles
- Travels to locations as necessary; integrates to workflow and helps support clinic productivity.
- Attends in-services or completes make-up assignments.
- Keeps sites in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care Requirements.
- Performs Waive Testing and Phlebotomy.
- Consistently follows FHCSD Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment.
- Prepares patients for examinations and procedures and assists providers as needed.
- May support provider productivity. Assists with managing clinic flow, scheduling patient follow-up appointments, and communicating referral information, and discharge instructions.
- Responds to voicemails, routes messages, and returns phone calls promptly.
- Records patient information in Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- May be responsible for administering medications, including injections.
- May be responsible for cleaning, processing, and sterilizing medical instruments.
- Collects and handles laboratory specimens appropriately.
- Follows 5S and continuous quality improvement methods in the workplace
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- A Medical Assistant diploma from an approved course is required.
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
- Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
- Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Age 21; Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving with 7 years.
Rewards:
- Job type: Regular Full Time
- Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
- Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Schedule:
Work Location: Multiple Locations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Internal Medicine
- Ob/Gyn
- Pediatrics
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Medical Assistant Diploma (Required)
Work Location: In person