Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care Specialist

Nhcare; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood in Poway, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses, delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinic. Temporary assignments expected to last 3-6 months to cover leave of absences.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, performing procedures such as vaccines and EKGs, documenting in the electronic health record, and educating patients. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; BLS certification required on hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• One year medical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and performs clinical care services with patients.
• Takes patient vital signs and obtains patient intake information.
• Performs clinical procedures such as blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs.
• Discusses patient needs and provides education and resources to patients directly.
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, and set up for examinations and procedures.
• Coordinates provider workflows to ensure efficient patient care.
• Assists other providers and care teams in women’s health, pediatrics and general medicine departments as needed.
• Utilizes electronic health records to order, process and document clinical treatment plans for patient as directed by the provider.
• Conveys information to patients via telephone or email under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Electronic Health Records

Communication skills

Data entry

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Neighborhood in Poway, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses, delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinic. Temporary assignments expected to last 3-6 months to cover leave of absences.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, performing procedures such as vaccines and EKGs, documenting in the electronic health record, and educating patients. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; BLS certification required on hire.