Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Bay Area Endoscopy Center, located in Castro Valley, CA, is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to join our patient focused team. The Medical Assistant will greet and room patients, measure vital signs, provide educational materials to patients and families, enter data into patient charts, and ensure exam rooms are stocked with necessary supplies.

Please note that the starting range for this position is between $22 to $26 per hour.

Under the supervision of the RN, supports patient care by :

• Providing clear explanations of procedures
• Assisting in psychologically preparing patients for surgery
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, visitors, and the ASC healthcare team

Accesses and accurately records patient health information in the Center's electronic health record (EHR), ensuring data integrity per ASC protocols

Assists patients with care and mobility needs throughout the ASC, supporting transitions between pre-op, operating, and post-op areas

Participates in emergency and resuscitative efforts as necessary, under the direction of the attending physician, anesthesia provider, and / or Center Manager

Monitors and records vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the RN to ensure patient safety

Performs point-of-care blood glucose testing as directed by the RN and per the physician's order

Ensures thorough and accurate documentation of all care activities in the medical record to support quality patient outcomes and regulatory compliance

Maintains a sterile and organized work environment by cleaning and disinfecting reusable equipment in pre-op and post-op bays according to established policies and manufacturer guidelines

What We Offer

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well-being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life's daily stresses.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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