Medical Assistant. Urology, (Greenbrae), Full-Time, Days

ABOUT MARINHEALTH

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare's most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

What We Offer

MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees. We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area. Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local laws. 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.

COMPENSATION:

We have an excellent benefits package, such as medical/vision/dental insurance, generous PTO and paid holiday, 401(k) with company match, and more!

General Summary:

This is a truly exciting and exceptional role in our medical network, uniquely designed to provide support to two of our specialty practices: OB/GYN/Urogyn/Midwifery and Urology. In OB/GYN, Medical Assistants chaperone exams and ultrasounds, and assist on gynecologic procedures, including colposcopy, LEEPs, D&Cs, and endometrial biopsies. In Urology, Medical Assistants assist on prostate biopsies, vasectomies, diagnosing bladder tumors, and many other interesting diagnostic and therapeutic exams and minor surgical procedures. This is a great place for medical assistants who are interested in learning and like plenty of hands-on clinical experience with patients.

The Medical Assistant must have the ability to float to designated locations as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

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

• Medical Assistant certificate required. Will consider 5+ years of recent continuous experience in lieu of certificate

• 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 highly preferred.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Direct patient care:

• Rooming patients, including obtaining vital signs, obtaining reason for visit, and documenting symptoms their frequency, and severity.

• Documents all required information in electronic medical record.

• Provide injections and immunizations as ordered by the provider.

• Provide assistance during medical procedures.

• Obtain all patient information required to meet regulatory obligations.

• Track the receipt of all results for all ordered tests.

• Ability to perform POCT as well as all quality controls.

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.

• 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.

• Perform reprocessing of scopes and or probes after completion of competency in specialty clinics.

• Perform all steps related to sterilization of instruments and use of autoclave.

General:

• Remains calm and effective in an emergency or in high pressure situations.

• Collaborate with team members on various ongoing projects.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Comply with all OSHA and safety regulations.

Behavioral Standards:

We have adopted the following standards of behavior in addition to the job responsibilities listed above so we can create and maintain an optimal workplace environment. Your application for this position assumes you agree with and can maintain the following workplace values:

• Exceptional customer service

• Professionalism on the phone, in person, and with each other

• Respectful communication with patients, vendors, volunteers, and co-workers

• Effective teamwork

• Ability to maintain a safe work environment

• A positive attitude

• A good sense of humor and fun in the workplace

• Support of each other the patients and the practice

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.