Medical Assistant - Downtown Fresno Specialty Care - Full-time/Days
Accountable for basic clerical and technical supportive services within a defined scope of practice under the direction of a licensed physician or surgeon. The multi-skilled employee who partners with providers and clinic staff to provide ongoing support services to maximize efficiency while ensuring optimal patient/family experience. Welcomes/rooms patient and family in a timely efficient manner and collects patient information and vital signs specific to the practice setting (medical history, medication usage, etc). Effectively utilizes Valley Children's Healthcare systems, software and modules effectively to perform job-related functions. Documents all pertinent information in a precise, clear manner. Functions as a patient care team member assisting licensed staff in the performance and provision of safe, service-oriented and efficient patient care.
Position Details| Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt | FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hrs) | ||||
| Shift: Day | Shift Length: 8 | ||||
| Pay Range: 22.70 - 31.10 | Location: Fresno, CA 93701 USA |
About Us:
Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.
EXPERIENCE:
- Completion of a Medical Assistant or equivalent program or equivalent experience in a healthcare environment as a Medical Assistant or other patient care role required
- Minimum six (6) months in a healthcare environment providing direct patient care preferred
- Bilingual skills preferred
- Ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple priorities in a timely manner
- Medical terminology skills preferred
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma as accredited by the US Department of Education or GED required
- BLS – Basic Life Support is required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
- MA – Medical Assistant preferred
Have Questions?
Call Recruitment Services at 559-353-7071 or email us at recruiting@valleychildrens.orgDisclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.
