Medical Assistant, Float presso Family Health Centers of San Diego

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

FHCSD is currently searching for a Medical Assistant who will act as a float for North County. This position will perform both Medical Assistant and Patient Services Representative duties while providing coverage for three locations: Escondido Family Health Center, Escondido Family Counseling Center and Oceanside Family Counseling Center. While this is a float position, the Escondido locations are next door to one another, and the Oceanside location is just 25min away. This is a great opportunity to learn about multiple areas of medicine while working with FHCSD leaders at 3 locations with minimal commutes.

Escondido Family Health Center

• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (closed 12:30pm-1:30pm for lunch)
• Address: 128 N. Broadway Escondido CA 92025
• Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/escondido-family-health-center/

Escondido Family Counseling Center

• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (closed 12:30pm-1:00pm for lunch)
• Address: 157 E. Valley Parkway #200 Escondido CA 92025
• Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/escondido-family-counseling-center/

Oceanside Family Counseling Center

• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (closed 12:30pm-1:30pm for lunch)
• Address: 2201 Mission Avenue #100 Oceanside CA 92058
• Location Website: https://www.fhcsd.org/oceanside-family-counseling-center/

Responsibilities

• Attend in-services or completes make-up assignments.
• Collect specified co-pays and payments from patients per coverage specifications.
• Screen for eligibility and financial assistance.
• Complete registration processes, updates patient record according.
• Contact patients to schedule appointments and make reminder/recall notifications.
• Document patient vital signs and pre-assessment questions.
• Maintain compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal requirements.
• Perform waive testing and phlebotomy.
• Follow FHCSD policies and procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures and assists providers as needed.
• Assist with managing clinic flow.
• Respond to voicemails, route messages, and return phone calls in a timely manner.
• Record patient information in Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• May be responsible for administering medications, including injections.
• Travels to locations and integrate workflow to help support clinic productivity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Medical Assistant diploma from an approved course required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in ambulatory care or similar setting is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 year utilizing EHRs
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
• Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Age 21; Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving with 7 years.
• Bilingual in English/ Spanish preferred.

Rewards

• Full Time, $26-$30/hr
• Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
• Annual Raises and Career Growth

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In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits.

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)