Certified Medical Assistant

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join their team at a leading surgery center. This role focuses on providing exceptional patient care, assisting with examinations, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical competency and uphold the highest standards of professionalism. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering first-class surgical services that prioritize patient comfort and safety. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be certified Medical Assistant with current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates necessary clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by assisting with linens, ambulation, and transport.
• Maintains a clean and orderly patient care environment.

Skills

Medical Assistant certification

CPR certification

Aseptic technique

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

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Location: St. Joseph's Surgery Center in Stockton, CA

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant - Full Time

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care by assisting patients with changing linens, ambulation, and transport. Maintains a clean and orderly patient care environment. Assists during patient examinations and procedures. Obtains and records patient vital signs, provides nutritional intake, and reports results and observations. Demonstrates the primary goal of efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial operations. Assists with gathering pre-operative patient information, such as labs, EKGs, orders, H&Ps, and clearances from physician offices. Assists with daily filing and organizing of patient charts and paperwork in the pre-assessment area.

Reporting Relationship: Position reports to Clinical Director.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
• Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for peri-operative nursing care according to accepted standards.
• Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge in aseptic technique.
• Understands the unique needs of each age group of the patient population.
• Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood-borne pathogens.
• Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
• Uses good body mechanics and aseptic technique.
• Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
• Can take vital signs and apply V/S monitors, documenting appropriately.
• Informs Manager of applicable day-to-day situations.
• Follows employee health and staffing policies.

Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent. Medical Assistant certification, current CPR certification. Demonstrates necessary clinical competency.

Job Behavior: Reflects USPI’s mission to provide first-class surgical services in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. Demonstrates teamwork, professionalism, reliability, patient orientation, and positive representation of the facility. Maintains professional conduct and appearance.

Hourly Wage: $17 to $23 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Required Skills: USP-123; Must be certified Medical Assistant.

St. Joseph's Surgery Center complies with vaccination laws; proof of vaccination or exemption may be required.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care