Temporary Medical Assistant (Chula Vista)

Homebase Medical is getting back to basics. Our mission is to optimize the quality of life for homebound older adults, allowing them to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. We make house calls - enabling access to quality wrap-around services for homebound older adults with complex health needs while improving the quality of their lives, right at home.

We offer an array of medical and chronic care services and we're backed by SCAN, a not-for-profit organization that has a history of supporting and improving the health and independence of older adults for over 45 years.

We are looking for a Temporary Medical Assistant (Patient Care Technician or PCT) that will function as an extension of the Homebase clinician team by supporting patient Annual Wellness visits at our partner PCP clinics. The PCT is the clinic's initial point of contact, completes front office administrative tasks and provides back office clinical support for the onsite clinician and support virtual visits and perform ancillary tests.

This position is onsite at partner clinics in the Chula Vista, CA area.

Contract duration is approximately 3 months.

Schedule is regular clinic hours Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm. Mileage is reimbursed.

Responsibilities include:

• Cordially greets and checks in all patients and visitors. Escorts all patients to rooms, as appropriate.
• Promptly answers all calls; screens and routes calls to appropriate person/department.
• Responds appropriately to phone inquiries by listening carefully, speaking clearly, and communicating at a level appropriate to meet caller's needs.
• Obtains accurate vital signs following protocols approved by Medical Director
• Performs patient testing as directed by the onsite clinician which may include an EKG, administering a PHQ-9 and other testing as directed.
• Records patient data in charts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains examination/treatment rooms, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Prepares and administers immunizations, as directed by the onsite Clinician and as permitted by state law.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies following Clinic protocol.
• Collects and processes lab specimens including blood draws as directed.
• Schedules, coordinates, and monitors appointments to support timely and effective care.
• Communicates results of the Chronic Care Assessment with patient's Primary Care Physician.
• Assists onsite Clinician with coordinating referrals through the Primary Care Physician.
• Updates and maintains departmental documents, as directed.
• Identifies, records, and maintains shipping/receiving information for packages and deliveries.
• Functions as supply coordinator as needed, including order entry, requisition/invoice reconciliation, filing systems and monthly usage reports.
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  Performs general office administrative and support services, typing, copying, faxing, etc. Creates professional looking correspondence, completes purchase requisitions, office supply requests, and other company forms.

  
  
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  We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.

  
  
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  Actively support the achievement of Homebase's Vision and Goals.

  
  
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  Other duties as assigned.

  
  

Qualifications and experience:

• GED/High School or equivalent, preferred.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program, required.
• Bilingual English-Spanish required.
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  3-5 years front and back-office experience in a professional medical office environment.

  
  
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  Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), preferred.

  
  
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  Current Basic Life Support Certification required.

  
  
• Effective, respectful, and courteous communications with internal and external clients required.
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  General knowledge of office equipment.

  
  
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  Experience in MS Office.

  
  
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch required. Ability to bend, reach, lift, pull, push and/or carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally required.
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  Bio-Hazard exposure risk: This position requires job related duties that may include exposure to biohazards such as blood, bodily fluids, and tissues.

  
  
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  Uniform, black scrub pants and polo shirt. Closed toe shoes.

  
  

Tuberculosis Screening Policy

To ensure the health and safety of our members, if you are selected for this position, your job offer with Homebase Medical will be contingent on providing proof of Tuberculosis screening upon hire or providing proof of a negative screening within the last year. If you have a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief that prevents you to provide information required in this policy, Homebase will initiate and engage in the interactive process to evaluate what, if any, reasonable accommodations may be available.

What's in it for you?

• Base salary rate: $18.99 - $28.00 per hour
• Sick pay, Medical, 401k
• Work-Life balance

At Homebase Medical we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

Homebase Medical is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.