Medical Assistant

Northeast Community Clinic; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northeast Community Clinic in Huntington Park, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient care activities under supervision. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, drawing blood, administering medications as directed, and recording data in the EHR.

Flexible scheduling with possible evenings and weekends; travel to multiple facilities up to 25% is required. Spanish/English bilingual skills are preferred to assist a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate or CMA is required or preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED is acceptable.
• Current CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Valid state ID is required.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist physicians.
• Draw blood and administer medications as directed.
• Document intake and tests in the EHR with accuracy.
• Perform Point-of-Care testing and assist with procedures.
• Coordinate care with in-house specialties and maintain supplies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Bi-lingual Spanish/English

Team player

Reliable transportation

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate or CMA

High School Diploma or GED

Current CPR/BLS Certification

Valid State Identification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: 330 GAGE - Huntington Park, CA 90255
Salary Range: $24.00 - $29.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health Care

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.

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.