Flexible Extra-Help Medical Assistant - Varied Assignments

County of Tulare; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Tulare in Visalia is seeking a Medical Assistant for extra help assignments within the Health and Human Services Agency. The position supports patient care, injections, phlebotomy, immunizations, and basic lab tasks.

The employment list may be used for current and future vacancies, with hours varying by assignment. Applicants must have a Medical Assistant certificate and CPR, and may be required to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, which included training in venipuncture, skin puncture, and injections.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Assist physicians in examining patients.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare and administer medications by injections and immunizations.
• Collect and prepare lab specimens and perform basic tests.
• Input immunization records into database.
• Register patients and assess eligibility for programs.
• Maintain patient records with accurate documentation.
• Maintain medical inventory and assist with quality assurance.

Skills

Interview patients

Administer injections

Phlebotomy

ECG tests

Venipuncture

Education

High school + MA program

Job description

County of Tulare in Visalia is seeking a Medical Assistant for extra help assignments within the Health and Human Services Agency. The position supports patient care, injections, phlebotomy, immunizations, and basic lab tasks.

The employment list may be used for current and future vacancies, with hours varying by assignment. Applicants must have a Medical Assistant certificate and CPR, and may be required to pass background checks.