Medical Assistant

Habitat Health
US - California - Sacramento
November 9, 2024

At Habitat Health, we envision a world where older adults experience an independent and joyful aging journey in the comfort of their homes, enabled by access to comprehensive health care. If approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), we plan to provide personalized, coordinated clinical and social care as well as health plan coverage through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly ("PACE") in collaboration with our leading healthcare partners, including Kaiser Permanente.

Habitat Health offers a fully integrated experience that brings more good days and a sense of belonging to participants and their caregivers. We build engaged, fulfilled care teams to deliver personalized care in our centers and in the home. And we support our partners with scalable solutions to meet the health care needs and costs of aging populations.

Habitat Health is growing, and we're looking for new team members who wish to join our mission of redefining aging in place. To learn more, visit / habitathealth. com.

Role Scope:

This is an opportunity for a mission-driven team player who is passionate about working collaboratively to ensure PACE participants meet their goals. In this role, you will assist with the provision of direct participant care by performing routine care procedures and technical/administrative support services in the clinic. This role is pivotal in providing high quality participant care, including vital signs monitoring, lab testing, phlebotomy, EKGs, immunizations, wound care support, and other procedures as directed by the healthcare provider within your scope of practice. You will partner closely with the interdisciplinary team to share any feedback on the participant's well-being or changes in status. You will document all specialties in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). This is a center-based role.

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role

Contribute to a center experience that Participants want to spend time in, a team culture that cares and creates joy, and an environment where all participants and team members belong.

Continue to raise the bar. Constructively seek and share feedback and help us implement changes in order to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants.

Exhibit and honor Habitat's values.

Performs participant intake, fulfills orders, and manages participant flow in the clinic.

Rooms participants in a timely manner, obtaining routine vital signs and screenings.

Performs laboratory and testing procedures; follow up with participants regarding test results and treatment plans.

Support in back-office duties such as tracking referrals, medical record management / transmission, authorizations, cleaning, and stocking exam rooms.

Assists Center Manager in managing inventory, medical equipment, and supplies.

Assist with the upkeep of routine clinic logs and clinic equipment readiness.

Prepare participants for examinations and treatments, administering immunizations as directed by the healthcare provider.

Coordinates with other clinic staff to schedule follow-up visits, external appointments, annual/bi-annual assessments, ensuring a continuity of care.

Documents intake in the EMR system.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Passion and mission orientation for serving high-risk seniors and frail older adults.

Ability to coordinate and communicate with an interdisciplinary team.

Active Medical Assistant license in California and in good standing.

Certified in Phlebotomy

High School diploma

A minimum of two years' experience working with the frail or elderly.

Proof of medical clearance for communicable diseases, including a TB test.

Proof of all immunizations are up to date.

Proof of current CPR/BLS certification required or requirement to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Proof of valid CA driver's license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by State law.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual: Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.

A state issued driver's license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law.

Location:

Sacramento, CA (Onsite)

Compensation:

We take into account an individual's qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The expected salary range for this position is $26 to $30/hour. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At Habitat Health, we aim to provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, please note we have a COVID-19 vaccination policy to keep both our team members and participants safe as an essential requirement of this role. Requests for reasonable accommodation due to an applicant's disability or sincerely held religious beliefs will be considered and may be granted based upon review. We adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations by obtaining necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Habitat Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or other status protected by applicable law.

Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Habitat Health will take steps to provide people with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs with reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. Accordingly, if you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at careers@habitathealth. com.

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