Medical Assistant IV (OB/GYN)

Stanford Health Care – University HealthCare Alliance

Los Gatos, CA

University Healthcare Alliance (UHA) dba Stanford Medicine Partners (SMP) is looking for an amazing Medical Assistant IV (OB/GYN) to join our rapidly growing team!

SMP prides itself in offering exceptional service and patient care. Stanford Medicine Partners with Stanford Health Care to provide individualized and convenient care with access to Stanford specialists and technology.

Join our team and start making a difference today!

A Brief Overview

The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinic patient care team. The position performs clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting patients obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient utilization of resources and in the coordination of patient care.

The Medical Assistant IV performs the duties of a MA I-III, in addition acts in an advanced and/or specialist level with responsibilities for performing work of a complex or interdisciplinary nature. Leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall functions and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. Performs the most complex duties.

What you will do

Job Scope:

• Care Coordination for patient’s needs, which includes tracking that patient referrals and testing are completed
• Work collaboratively with team, to develop plan for daily assignments
• Support MA’s Level I, II, & III
• Patient flow management responsibilities
• Preceptor for new Medical Assistants/students
• Participates in Internal Clinic audits
• Professional communication style
• Clinic patient flow management including clinical documentation in partnership with physician as “lead” for clinic
• Develop and/or maintain resource binder for department as needed
• Communicate department/organizational updates/reminders as needed
• Attends ≥ 1 Leadership class per year as needed
• Able to act as resource and troubleshoot equipment when needed
• Acts as liaison between MA and providers
• Maintain MD schedule as needed
• Leads in the development of policies, procedures and maintenance of A3 for department improvement as needed
• Projects as needed
• Scribing for providers

Knowledge:

• All of Level I, II, & III, in addition:
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and concepts applicable to health care developed through specialized training and/or extensive related experience.
• Developing leadership skills.
• Knowledgeable about the organization’s strategic goals, long-term direction and performance.
• Level of Supervision:
• Functions independently seeking assistance as appropriate.

All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training required.

Experience Qualifications

• Three (3) years or more of related experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Same as Level I, II, & III, in addition:
• Ability to obtain new computer skills, orient appropriately, and act as resource as needed.
• Act as a resource for telemedicine as needed.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support required.
• CMA - Certified Or Registered Medical Assistant preferred.

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.34 - $39.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Work Location: In person