Medical Assistant

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Medical Assistants for their Outpatient Mental Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) to assist healthcare providers and professional staff with the care of patients utilizing the population health management model in a public health care setting. This includes performing a variety of activities within the scope of a Medical Assistant Certificate. This position will utilize an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to document collected data, perform patient intake and obtain information relating to examinations and tests;

update records and actively conduct outreach to patients; provide education and information to facilitate patient compliance with appointments, tests, treatment plans and goals to support patients with self-management of disease and behavior modification; care coordination referral management and tracking; monitor established treatment plan, assist with medication management, tests and examinations; advise healthcare professionals of status and participate in the adjustment of patient-centered self-management goals as needed and will utilize chronic disease registry reports to identify disease trends and desired outcomes while understanding the Chronic Care Model.

Performs front and back office duties as assigned. The eligible list established will be used to fill current and future vacancies within the Department of Public Health and Department of Behavioral Health as they occur. Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to multiple departments and locations on the supplemental questionnaire.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - Federally Qualified Health Center
The Department of Public Health (DPH), Federally Qualified Health Centers provide a wide range of low-cost, confidential health services. Our mission is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being. We are here to give San Bernardino County residents health care in a friendly atmosphere. To learn more, .

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (DBH)
DBH is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders.

DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

Excellent Benefits Package!
Health Benefits

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

Paid Time Off

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

Retirement

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Certification: Must possess a Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and maintain the certification throughout employment.
Work Conditions: Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious materials.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
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