Medical Assistant

Description

ABOUT RITTER CENTER:

For over 40 years, Ritter Center has been dedicated to preventing and resolving homelessness and improving the health, dignity, and well-being of people living in poverty in Marin.

When you join Ritter Center, you join a highly trained staff that combines national clinical best practices with a whole-person care approach to solving each person’s medical and mental health, housing, and food needs. 

We are growing to meet the needs of our community. We are looking for staff who are ready for a career with a mission-driven organization, want to be valued, have diverse experience, and have compassion. If this sounds like you, we would love to have you join us!

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CURRENT OPENING: 

Medical Assistant

Full Time (40 / hours weekly), Non-Exempt position
Hourly Compensation: $25.00/hour

All positions at Ritter Center require a background check and Livescan fingerprinting. 

Please visit our jobs page on our website for a complete list of our employee benefits.
 
Ritter Center is recruiting a Medical Assistant for our Clinic Department. This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Clinic Manager and is based in San Rafael, CA; the role operates out of our Main Campus.  

Please find the full job description below. 

Position Description: 

The Medical Assistant will perform a wide range of duties in the medical operations of Ritter Center’s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Tasks primarily (although not limited to) involve assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Physician, and/or Family Nurse Practitioner. The Medical Assistant has direct contact with patients and works closely with the front office staff. The Medical Assistant reports to the Supervising NP and is also under the direction of the Clinic Manager. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Escort 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 

• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients. Drape patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment 

• Hand instruments and materials to practitioners as directed 

• Maintain inventory and order medical supplies and materials 

• Operate electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests 

• Give injections or treatments, and perform routine laboratory tests. Key data into computer to maintain office and patient records 

• Clean, sterilize and disinfect medical equipment and instruments in accordance with clinical policies and OSHA guidelines 

• Follow policy and procedures including universal precautions as defined by OSHA’s guidelines on Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Materials standards. 

• Practice good people skills to maintain good public relations with patients and with fellow co-workers 

• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance to Ritter’s policy and HIPPA guidelines. Attend and participate in required meetings, training and educational programs 

• Perform administrative responsibilities, including checking eligibility, verifying demographics, assisting patients with filling out necessary paperwork, and making up follow-up appointments 

• Perform other related work as assigned 

Qualifications

• Per OSHA requirements employment at Ritter Center requires compliance with being able to produce a negative TB test prior to the start of employment, as well as being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless applying for an exemption) per the August 5th State Public Order for Healthcare Facilities, providers, and employees. 
• Per the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, Ritter Center requires all employees to receive the Influenza vaccine (unless applying for a qualified medical or religious exemption)   
• Must have a valid Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant Educational program 
• High School Diploma or GED completion required 
• Must have current CPR certification 
• Minimum of 6-12 months of work experience preferred but will consider new graduates from an accredited Medical Assistant program too 
• Prior experience working in community health-care clinic environment a plus 
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills 
• Must have ability to multitask in fast paced health-care clinic environment 
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and written
• May be eligible for a 6% differential pay for bilingual English/Spanish skills

Employment Practices:
Ritter Center is an Equal Opportunity institution and does not discriminate against any person in employment or in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs and benefits on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ability to speak English, disability, sex, age or marital status.