Medical Assistant - Gynecology Care Coordinator, Bilingual

Overview

Marin Community Clinics, founded in 1972, is today, a multi-clinic network with a wide array of integrated primary care, dental, behavioral, specialty and referral services. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide vital health services to almost 40,000 individuals annually in Marin County. The Clinics regularly receive national awards from the Health Resources and Services Administrations (HRSA). Our Mission is to promote health and wellness through excellent, compassionate care for all.

Reporting to the Clinic Manager and the GYN Program Director, the GYN Care Coordinator will perform a wide range of duties in the medical office.  In addition to serving as a Medical Assistant, the GYN Care Coordinator will have specific responsibilities for coordinating care for GYN patients and work closely with the clinic directors, site medical directors and medical office staff across the organization.

Work schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with ability to work occassional evening shifts from 11:00am to 8:00pm and Saturday shifts as needed. 

Responsibilities

Medical Assistant:

• Escorts patients to the exam room, interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height, and records information on patients’ charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and requests orders for medical supplies and materials associated with in clinic GYN procedures.
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
• Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
• Cleans and disinfects operatory in accordance with department’s policy and OSHA guidelines.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments in accordance with department policy and OSHA guidelines.
• Follows policy and procedures including universal precautions as defined by OSHA’s guidelines on Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Materials standards.
• Practices good people skills to maintain good public relations with patients and with fellow co-workers.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance to department policy and HIPAA guidelines.
• Attends and participates in required meetings, training and educational programs.
• Performs administrative responsibilities, including checking eligibility, verifying demographics, assisting patients with filling out necessary paperwork, and making up follow-up appointments.
• Performs other related work as assigned.
• Care Team Responsibilities as outlined in the Care Team Patient Center Medical Home procedures.

Gynecology Care Coordinator:

• Completes all GYN MA Responsibilities for GYN MD Clinics.
• Completes GYN surgery case management with oversight from RN and GYN MDs.
• Assists with GYN procedures (Essure, Leep, Colpo, MVA, etc.)
• Assists GYN MD specialists during clinic.
• Covers GYN Specialty phone line and GYN MA task inbox.
• Manages “GYN Care Plan List” follow up which includes follow-up management of LEEP, Ovarian Cysts, Pelvic mass, Pelvic prolapse, polyps, incontinence, specialty referrals, etc.
• GYN Surgery Case Management (See Attached).
• Assists REI Specialists (infertility specialists)
• Chart-prep
• Verifies ordered diagnostics have been done before next appointment and records are in EHR.
• During clinic, assists specialists with translation, patient education, etc.

Qualifications

Qualifications:                                                               

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• MA certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Current BLS certification from an accredited organization is required.
• Completion of an externship program prior to graduation of Medical Assistant program is a plus.
• A minimum of 0-6 months of Medical Assistant work experience post graduating from Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Prior experience working with under-served communities in a community health clinic environment highly desirable.
• Electronic Health Records experience a plus.
• Must have strong computer experience with MS Office.

Requirements:

• Ability to provide excellent customer service to patients and outside customers in person and via phone.
• Must be able to multi-task duties and carryout projects timely.
• Ability to work in fast pace medical environment.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) language skills required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.

Physical Requirements:

• Fulfill immunization fit for duty regulatory requirements.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times and move medical equipment.
• Fine motor hand movements typical of performing standard medical procedures.
• Able to read charts graphs and readings on medical equipment.
• While most work performed in clinic, may occasionally work outdoors and in inclement weather.

Hiring Bonus: $1,000.00 (Not applicable to internal applicants.)

Relocation Assistance: NA

Benefits:

Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.

Marin Community Clinics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Min

USD $27.81/Hr.

Max

USD $32.53/Hr.