Medical Assistant

$57,034 - $76,773/Yr

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - Berkeley, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Berkeley, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will support the Health Services clinic team in providing care for ill and injured employees. This role involves a variety of tasks including clinic reception, patient intake, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining clinic supplies, all while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and route patients professionally while maintaining confidentiality.
• Schedule and reschedule appointments using electronic systems or paper as needed.
• Field and route telephone calls, taking clear and accurate messages.
• Assist in processing medical records into electronic health records.
• Open, close, and maintain clinic procedures.
• Obtain and document clinical data for patient rooming processes.
• Explain tests and obtain informed consent for medical surveillance and voluntary exams.
• Assist clinicians with exams and procedures, using sterile techniques as needed.
• Fit and apply wraps, splints, and provide patient instructions under supervision.
• Instruct patients in specimen collection and perform phlebotomy.
• Perform various medical tests as ordered by providers and administer immunizations.
• Support wellness initiatives such as flu clinics and health screenings.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and restock as needed.
• Clean and sanitize patient care areas and process biohazardous waste.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of medical equipment.

Requirements

• Current California Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited program.
• 2-4 years of experience in a medical office setting including medical assisting and receptionist duties.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with phlebotomy and immunization skills.
• Experience performing medical tests such as blood pressure and heart rate.
• Certification or ability to become certified in CPR.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and handling of personal health information (PHI).
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with UC, LBNL, and DOE policies and procedures.
• Experience with Workers' Compensation processes and documentation.

Benefits

• Full-time career appointment with hourly pay.
• Salary based on collective bargaining agreements.
• Union representation for collective bargaining purposes.