Medical Assistant

Northeast Community Clinic; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Community Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care under the supervision of licensed clinicians. Duties include vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, point-of-care testing, and assisting with examinations.

The role involves documenting in the EHR, coordinating with in-house services, and maintaining supplies and equipment. Some travel to facilities may be required; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate or CMA certification required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Able to travel to different facilities up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and exits patients, completes forms, ensures patient understanding and obtains signatures.
• Document patient intake in EHR including chief complaint, med history, vitals, tests and immunizations.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections and vital signs as directed by Medical Practitioner.
• Conduct Point-of-Care testing (glucose, urinalysis, EKG, HbA1c, INR, etc.).
• Assist Medical Practitioners with examinations and procedures.
• Coordinate with Dentistry, Optometry, Endocrinology, Mental Health services.
• Review patient records for completeness and accuracy.
• Route orders and results to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain clinical inventory and dispensary; keep equipment calibrated and clean.
• Follow OSHA protocols and clinic procedures; assist patients with program information.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service

Bi-lingual Spanish/English

Team player / independent worker

Reliable transportation

Travel to multiple facilities

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/BLS Certification

State ID

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant will perform various patient care activities and related services under the direction of the professional staff. Duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Description

The Medical Assistant will perform various patient care activities and related services under the direction of the professional staff. Duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Schedule

• Flexible, may require some evening and weekends

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Interviews and exits patients, completing appropriate medical agency and consent forms, ensuring patient understanding and obtaining signatures.
• Document patient intake in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), which includes chief complaint, medical history, social history, vitals, and appropriate tests/labs performed and immunizations administered.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, vitals if deemed by the Medical Practitioner, including but not limited to visual acuity, audiometric screening, venipuncture, injections, and specimen handling
• Perform Point-of-Care testing, such as Blood Glucose, Urinalysis, EKG, HbA1c, INR, Blood Chemistry, Pregnancy Test, Bilirubin, and other standard primary care back office procedures.
• Assist Medical Practitioners (i.e. physicians, PA-C, NP) with patient examinations and procedures as directed
• Coordinate interdisciplinary and integration of primary care medical services with in-house Dentistry, Optometry, Endocrinology, Mental Health services
• Review patient medical record to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Route appropriate medical orders, results, documentation and instructions to the appropriate personnel
• Maintain and stock clinical inventory supply and dispensary
• Maintain equipment for clean and operational use, as well as maintain calibration, sterilization, and repair/maintenance logs
• Clean, stock and maintain exam rooms.
• Follow OSHA and universal precaution protocols
• Strict adherence to the policy and procedure manual
• Provide or direct patients/individuals seeking information regarding programs and services offered by NECC
• Other duties as assigned by Clinic Manager

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/Outlook
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English (preferred)
• Ability to work as a team player and work independently
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to travel from facility to facility
• This position requires 10 % travel outside the local area.

Required Education/Experience And/or Licensure/Certification

• Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Medical Assistant
• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Commitment to goals and philosophy of Northeast Community Clinic
• Current CPR and/or BLS Certification
• Valid State Identification

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• OSHA Category 1 – Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• The work is majority of the time non-sedentary in nature.
• The employee is regularly required to communicate, frequently required to use repetitive motions, move, remain stationary, regularly push, pull and lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office/clinic setting (in some cases both settings) and to use standard office/clinic equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, read printed materials and use a computer, and communicate in person and over the telephone.