Compassionate Medical Assistant: On-Site Patient Care

One Community Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

One Community Health in Carmichael, CA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurse practitioners in a collaborative care setting. Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vital signs, processing EMR documentation, conducting EKGs and urinalysis, and administering medications per order.

The role requires a high school diploma, Medical Assistant certification, and active CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification demonstrating completion of a one-year program at college or technical school.
• Active CPR, BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position the patient for examination by physician and/or nurse practitioner.
• Explain the visit basics and respond to questions, easing fears and reassuring the patient.
• Take height, weight, blood pressure and vital signs; document in the EMR.
• Obtain information on prior labs, x-rays, tests, and visit history.
• Obtain specimens, conduct EKGs and urinalysis; record results in the EMR.
• Administer injections and medications per provider orders; observe for adverse reactions.
• Notify physician immediately of any baseline status changes or emergent conditions.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR documentation

EKG

Urinalysis

Medication administration

Patient education

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

One Community Health in Carmichael, CA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurse practitioners in a collaborative care setting. Responsibilities include preparing patients, taking vital signs, processing EMR documentation, conducting EKGs and urinalysis, and administering medications per order.

The role requires a high school diploma, Medical Assistant certification, and active CPR/BLS.