Certified Medical Assistant

ATC & CareBuilders - Parent Account; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC & CareBuilders is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant in San Diego, CA, to assist with patient care during Monday to Friday shifts from 0600 to 1800. The role requires preparing examination rooms, checking vital signs, and assisting with various medical procedures.

Candidates should have a certificate from an accredited medical assistant program and at least one year of experience. Life support certification is mandatory. Enjoy a structured work schedule with no holidays or weekends!

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical assistant training program.
• One year of experience as a CMA within the last two years.
• Possess a current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, and discharges.
• Check and document patient's vital signs.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Vital signs assessment

Injection administration

Education

Certificate from accredited medical assistant training program

Tools

MHS Genesis

EKG Machine

Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor

Job description

Position: Certified Medical Assistant-CMA | Location: San Diego, CA | Schedule: Monday- Friday 0600 - 1800 - 8.5

Core Duties

• Prepare examination rooms prior to patient's arrival.
• Assist with patient check-ins, admissions, discharges, and transfers as directed.
• Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and pulse oximeter reading.
• Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct form.
• Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered.
• Maintain examination room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of examination rooms.
• Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
• Enter demographic data into the computer upon patient check-in; enter diagnosis and departing time when patient is released

Additional Duties for Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

• Operate the following medical equipment, as directed, such as Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Manual Blood Pressure Monitor, Handheld Nebulizer, EKG Machine (1 2 lead), Electronic Thermometer, IV infusion pump (Set-up only), Tympanometer.
• Operate and manipulate automated systems such as MHS Genesis and Carepoint as prescribed by the Commander. Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all message center, email, and voicemail communications. Anticipated roles in MHS Genesis are Ambulatory LVN/Health Technician and Registration Clerk role to complete their tasks including complete intake form, medication refill/ renewal, referrals, booking appointments, checking-in patients, communicating with other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists providers with invasive or non-invasive examinations or procedures. Performs/assists with a variety of ambulatory procedures as ordered by and under the direction of a credentialed provider.
• Administers oral medications, gives subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections to patients, and administers immunizations and nebulizer treatments as ordered after completion of required training and demonstration of competency. Makes necessary judgments prior to administration of certain medications based on practical knowledge of the physiological effect, current condition of the patient and awareness of proper dosage.
• Record medications administered. Reports and record any reaction to medication and/or treatment.
• Performs venipuncture for blood draws and intravenous (IV) access after completion of required training and demonstration of competency. Monitors and discontinues IV therapy as directed.
• Monitors patients undergoing procedures and identifies patients in acute distress or with potential for acuity change. Observes significant changes in patients3 conditions and reports problems that require higher-level actions /interventions to the credentialed provider.

Responsibilities

Monday - Friday 0600-1800 - 8.5 hour shifts

No Holidays or Weekends!

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree: Certificate
• Education: Graduate from a medical assistant training program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) of the American Medical Technologists or a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a CMA.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
• Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.