Category: Healthcare

Employment Type: Contract

Reference: BH-372566

Certified Medical Assistant needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Berkeley, CA
Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Previous experience in Occupational Care or ER/urgent care background
• Current California Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited program
• 2+ years of experience
• Commit to Mon-Fri, onsite, 7:30 AM to 4 PM.

• Greet and route patients in a professional manner, respecting and guarding confidentiality of employees and other staff members
• Schedule/reschedule appointments, including referrals, using the electronic scheduling system
• Field and route telephone calls, taking clear and accurate messages
• Assist in maintaining smooth clinic operations and optimal flow
• Direct or escort patients as necessary. Assure that employees leaving the clinic have appropriate instructions, forms and referral information.
• Pull charts, document reason for visit and other employee interactions according to established guidelines, including but not limited to vital signs, height, weight, pain screening and documentation of chief complaints
• Obtain and document reason for visit, vital signs, medications and allergies and report information to the clinician
• For medical surveillance and voluntary exams, explain tests and obtain written informed consent prior to conducting any testing
• Assist clinicians as needed with exams and procedures, using sterile techniques if indicated.
• Instruct employee in specimen collection, perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for pick-up
• Perform the following tests as needed: blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, glucose fingerstick test, visual acuity, electrocardiograms, urine testing. Administer immunizations.
• Provide support for various wellness initiatives, including but not limited to flu clinics, blood pressure screenings, cholesterol screenings and health and safety faire events at on-site and

• Current California Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited program
• 2 - 4 years of experience in a medical office setting that includes medical assisting, and medical receptionist duties and appointment making
• Strong computer skills, medical terminology knowledge and experience with basic medical charting; knowledge of electronic medical records
• Highly motivated with the ability to organize, coordinate and complete projects effectively and within deadlines
• Demonstrated experience with phlebotomy and immunizations
• Demonstrated experience performing medical tests e.g. blood pressure, heart rate, etc.
• Ability to function in an environment of competing priorities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to ensure completion of assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to utilize clinic equipment correctly and safely
• Well-developed people skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills
• Ability to understand and follow written protocols for patient care
• Certification or the ability to become certified in CPR
• Familiarity with HIPAA and the handling of personal health information (PHI)
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, which include lifting boxes of supplies up to 25 lbs, bending and reaching for clinic maintenance, and the ability to sit and

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly EPayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs