Temporary Medical Assistant - Chula Vista / Central San Diego

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 that will function as an extension of the Homebase clinician team by supporting patient Annual Wellness visits at our partner PCP clinics in Chula Vista and Central San Diego. The temporary Medical Assistant 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.

Contract duration is approximately 2 months.

This position is on-site at our partner primary care clinics in Chula Vista and Central San Diego.

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
• Obtains accurate vital signs following protocols
• 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 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 care
• Communicates results of the Chronic Care Assessment with patient's PCP
• Assists onsite clinician with coordinating referrals through the PCP
• We seek rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members

Qualifications:

• GED/High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), preferred
• Completion of Medical Assistant program required
• Bilingual English - Spanish preferred
• 3-5 years front and back- medical office experience
• Current Basic Life Support Certification
• Experience in MS Office
• Ability to stoop, kneel, and crouch as required. Ability to bend, reach, lift, pull, push and/or carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally required.
• Bio-Hazard exposure risk: This position requires job related duties that may include exposure to biohazards such as blood, bodily fluids and tissues.
• Uniform, black scrub pants and polo shirt. Closed toe shoes.

What's in it for you?

• Hourly Rate: $18.99 - $28.00
• Sick pay, Medical, 401k
• Work-Life balance

Tuberculosis Screening Policy

To ensure the health and safety of our members, if you are selected for this position, you job offer with Homebase Medical will be contingent on providing proof of Tuberculosis screening upon hire or providing proof of a negative screening with 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.

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.