Certified Medical Assistant RHC

Nature and Scope

The Certified Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for the coordination of patient care needs during the office visit and assisting the nursing personnel and medical staff as needed. The MA assists with clinical and business office duties.

Location

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation

Compensation for Benefited, Full-Time Pay Scale

• Base Rate: $23.54-$33.56 per hour (or $48,963.20 - $69,809.82 annually)
• Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience.
• Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay

Job Status / Shift Information

Full-time, benefited

Qualifications

Education:

• Current CPR Certification.

• Graduate from a medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

• CMA Certification through a National or California certifying agency:

• American Association of Medical Assistants

• American Medical Technologists

• California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants

• Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute.

• National Healthcareer Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to apply good clinical judgment, plan work, establish priorities and maintain flexibility.
• Proficient written and verbal skills.
• Ability to instruct and teach.
• Ability to use a computer proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Uses time efficiently: Rooms patients on time, anticipates providers' needs and actively works to find additional projects when time is available.
• Takes accurate vital signs, performs necessary lab work, and ensures that proper documentation is included in the patient's record prior to provider's visit.
• Prepares patient room and equipment for procedures, assisting when necessary.
• Updates the allergy and medication list.
• Administers oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications and immunizations under the provider's written orders.

Benefits / Perks

Benefits for Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
• A 3% employer contribution
• An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement

On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee's total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee's anticipated work schedule
• Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Contact Information

Recruiter Name/Email:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169