Personal Medical Assistant and Scribe

$43,680 - $58,240/Yr

Monterey Practice Management - Monterey, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Monterey, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Monterey Bay GI Consultants Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced Personal Medical Assistant to support a physician in their Monterey and Salinas locations. This full-time position requires a proactive individual who can effectively manage patient interactions and assist in various clinical tasks. The role involves escorting patients to exam rooms, interviewing them to document their medical and social histories, and entering this information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Additionally, the Medical Assistant will be responsible for collecting and documenting patient vital signs, alerting patients about any prolonged waiting times, and obtaining and scanning medical records from outside facilities into the EMR. The Personal Medical Assistant will also arrange patient appointments for office visits, radiology, and procedures, both within the facility and at outside locations. Assisting during medical examinations and in-office procedures is a key part of the role, which includes scribing for the physician, placing lab and radiology orders, providing Spanish translation, and educating patients about their care. The position requires managing the physician's office schedule, including monitoring the appointment waitlist and handling incoming virtual voicemail messages, ensuring that all communications are documented in the EMR. In addition to these responsibilities, the Medical Assistant will perform in-office testing such as SIBO, H. Pylori, and lactose breath tests, as well as genetic testing and body composition analysis. The role may also require cross-training to assist in other positions as needed, making flexibility and a willingness to learn essential traits for candidates. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to the exam room
• Interview patients and document medical/social history/Meaningful Use data into EMR
• Collect and document patient vital signs into EMR
• Alert patients of prolonged and unanticipated waiting times
• Obtain and scan medical records from outside facilities into EMR
• Arrange patient appointments for office visits, radiology, and procedures
• Assist during medical examinations and in-office procedures
• Prepare and clean exam rooms and medical instruments
• Assist Physician during patient visits, including scribing and providing patient education
• Manage Physician's patient appointment waitlist
• Manage Physician's incoming virtual voicemail inbox
• Manage clinical message inbox within EMR
• Perform in-office testing such as SIBO and genetic testing
• Cross train to assist in other positions as needed

Requirements

• Graduate of Certified Medical Assisting Program
• Minimum of 1 year of medical assisting experience required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Present a professional appearance
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written forms
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive about the clinical needs of the physicians
• Multi-task oriented
• Ability to function successfully under stressful conditions
• Excellent data entry skills

Nice-to-haves

• 2 years of medical assisting experience (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance