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TrueCare · 18 hours ago

Medical Assistant - Family Medicine (PACE)

San Marcos, California

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to underserved communities. The Medical Assistant (MA) - PACE is responsible for performing routine clinical and administrative tasks, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and managing patient records.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Interview patients to obtain medical information and confirm purpose of visit

Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms stocked, neat and clean

Sterilize instruments following sterilization guidelines and maintain accurate logs

Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; and taking blood pressure, height, weight and temperature

Record patients' medical history, vital signs and information such as test results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Assist medical staff in examining and treating patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures

Perform various laboratory procedures to include urine analysis, cultures, immunization, Hgb, lead levels and EKGs

Change dressings on wounds

Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records

Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients

Refer calls to medical staff when appropriate for emergency or medical questions

Facilitate clear and effective communication between PACE patients, their families, primary care physicians, specialists, and health plans

Receive and process referrals from various sources, including agency staff, community organizations, and individuals seeking information about the PACE program

Assist with the enrollment process, providing comprehensive explanations of program details and ensuring potential patients fully understand their rights and the voluntary nature of enrollment

Ensure strict adherence to all PACE regulations and program policies

Qualification

Medical Assistant CertificateBasic Life Support CertificationMedical terminologyEHR documentation experiencePhlebotomy trainingPACE programBilingual in EnglishSpanish