Medical Assistant - Front​/back Swing, General and Colorectal Surgery, Multi-Site; Larkspur​/Nova

Medical Assistant - Front/back Swing, General and Colorectal Surgery, Multi-Site (Larkspur/Novato/Petaluma), Full-Time, Days

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Job Description Summary
The Medical Assistant - Front/Back Swing, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead and Practice Leader, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management. This role assists the providers within scope of practice to provide quality patient care, including gathering patient information, assessing patient requests, obtaining and monitoring patient vitals, assisting with procedures and re‑processing instruments.

Pay Range $28.00 - $31.21 - $36.41

• Rooming patients, including obtaining vital signs, obtaining reason for visit, and documenting symptoms, frequency, and severity.
• Provide courteous and compassionate care.
• Documents all required information in electronic medical record, including meaningful use data, pay‑for‑performance data, and ACO related information. (Allscripts Experience preferred)
• Provide injections, immunizations and other patient care services as ordered by the medical provider.
• Provide assistance during medical procedures.
• Communication and correspondence including lab results, prescription management, and referrals.
• Use electronic medical records and work off “task lists” to complete patient visits or requests.
• Recognize urgent medical needs and triage care appropriately.
• Provides patients with accurate information when answering questions and concerns.
• Maintains patient records and protects patient confidentiality.
• Complete referrals accurately and appropriately.
• Maintain patient areas and supplies.
• Disinfects exam rooms between patients and all patient areas at end of the day.
• Assist with clinic upkeep, including daily cleaning and supply ordering/inventory.

• Answer telephones in a cheerful manner.
• Schedule appointments.
• Take messages for patients using electronic medical records.
• Greet and check in patients.
• Address patient requests and inquiries.
• Resolve patient concerns.
• Process insurance issues (i.e., verifications and authorizations) and assist patients in understanding insurance plans.
• Return calls as necessary.
• Various assigned administrative processes.

Education

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.

Licenses/Certifications

• A Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program such as NHA and AMCA is required.
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.

Experience

• At least one year of related medical assisting experience in a physician’s office or other clinical setting, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Re‑processing/procedural experience is highly preferred.

Accommodation
Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at  or Talent Acquisition.

C.A.R.E.S. Standards
Marin Health seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust‑based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations
To protect employees, patients, and our community, Marin Health requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID‑19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation
The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with Marin Health’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Additional Information

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care