Medical Assistant, Perinatal

Overview

Position Title: Medical Assistant, Perinatal

Department: CPSP

Reports To: Perinatal Clinic Manager

DLSE/FLSA STATUS: Exempt/Salaried or Nonexempt/Hourly position (as applicable)

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has direct reports: YES. NO

Schedule: Full Time;
Monday – Friday (8am–5pm)

Location: Davis, CA

Pay Range: $27.42 to $33.51 hourly

About Communi Care+OLE: Established in 2023, Communi Care+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and Communi Care Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, Communi Care+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties.

It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

The Medical Assistant is part of the Perinatal department and works with the medical services staff to assist with medical visits and provide initial patient intake. The Medical Assistant works as part of a multidisciplinary team composed of the clinic services coordinator, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and community health workers educators to provide comprehensive care to a primarily low income, non-English speaking population.

Communi Care+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system. You are welcome here.

• Perform phlebotomy and basic laboratory duties as needed.
• Provide age-appropriate care to the clients of the clinic and interpret information related to age-related needs.
• Coordinate care for perinatal patients including scheduling appointments, referrals to specialists and labs, tracking attendance to referrals, and coordinating outpatient/inpatient continuity of care.
• Assist clinicians with tracking high-risk patients and abnormal test results; schedule care transfers, hospital admissions, and referrals as directed by the midwife; monitor referrals to available resources (e.g., childbirth classes, WIC, Substance Abuse Treatment, Social Services, Dental, nutritionist).
• Communicate effectively with Medi-Cal, Partnership and other insurers to assist clients with obtaining health care coverage and resolving insurance issues.
• Adhere to CPSP guidelines to ensure health education, nutrition and psychosocial care services are offered and a plan of care is developed and followed up for each client.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services through thorough patient chart preparation, including lab, ultrasound, and medical reports; chart order; routing slip completion; lab referrals and scheduling for health education, nutrition and social worker as needed.
• Responsible for accurate completion and…