Medical Assistant

Overview

Position Title: Medical Assistant I

Department: Medical

Reports To: Back Office Supervisor

DLSE/FLSA STATUS: __Exempt/Salaried position__ or __Nonexempt/Hourly position__ (select applicable).

Supervisory Responsibilities: YES / NO

Location: Woodland, CA

Schedule: 40 hrs/week;
Monday–Friday; 8am–5pm with some evenings

Pay Range: $25.58 to $31.26 hourly

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 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. The Medical Assistant I ensures optimum patient care through the efficient rooming of patients, exhibiting good communication with patients and other staff, performing medical procedures, providing patient education, follow-up care instructions, and completing daily documentation.

Communi Care+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including 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.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Satisfactory completion of an accredited medical assistant program in California; CA Medical Assistant certification strongly preferred. EMT certification or similar certification in lieu of Medical Assistant certification. Phlebotomy Certificate strongly preferred.
• Experience / Lived Experience: Entry level position up to one year of experience. Must certify and remain current in CPR.
• Special Skills / Training: Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and customer service skills; computer skills;
  Microsoft Office Suite; strong data entry skills; electronic health record system required. Bilingual in English/Spanish/Dari/Punjabi/Vietnamese strongly preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Reliable transportation required.

• Interviews patients for program eligibility for health care coverage programs (e.g., Covered California, Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, PAP, CMSP).
• Assists patients with applications and collects necessary documentation.
• Educates patients, family members and community about health coverage programs.
• Provides data entry of patient information into the electronic health record system.
• Supports community events and health fairs.
• Greets patients entering exam rooms and promotes a positive patient service experience.
• Rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs.
• Collects and documents patient history and current state of health.
• Disinfects and prepares treatment rooms, equipment and supplies to ensure efficient workflow.
• Provides patient education and follow-up care instructions as directed by provider at discharge.
• Performs panel management and non-visit tasks as assigned by Provider or Nurse.
• Works closely with providers to deliver high-quality care and address patient needs.
• Facilitates timely provider/MA huddles in preparation for each…