Medical Assistant

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

JWCH Institute, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the clinical team in providing direct patient care under supervision.

You will perform routine procedures, collect vital signs, and help coordinate care for underserved communities. Responsibilities include administering immunizations and medications per orders, performing venipuncture and lab tasks after training, maintaining infection control, documenting results, and handling basic clerical duties in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with MA certificate.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Two years’ ambulatory clinic experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 recommended.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine (noninvasive) patient care under supervision.
• Collects and records patient data (height, weight, BMI, vitals, etc.).
• Performs lab tests, including finger sticks, after training.
• Administers immunizations and medications per provider order.
• Performs venipuncture and PPD placement; documents results.
• Applies/removes bandages and dressings; maintains aseptic technique.
• Provides health information and education to patients.
• Schedules routine and follow-up appointments; handles basic clerical tasks.
• Keeps patient areas clean and stocked; maintains confidentiality.
• Participates in safety programs and team meetings; supports quality improvement.

Skills

Ambulatory clinic experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA certificate (accredited MA program)

Tools

BLS certificate (American Heart Association)

Job description

The Mission of JWCH Institute is to improve the health status and well-being of under-served segments of the population of Los Angeles Area through the direct provision or coordination of health care, health education, services, and research.

Position Description

The Medical Assistant position is under the direct supervision of the Clinic Administrator or Clinic Designee. Within the regulatory scope of practice, the Medical Assistant will assists in the provision of direct patient care by performing routine patient care procedures and technical supportive functions. Medical Assistants at Wesley Health Care Centers work side by side with our health care teams providing care for patients in a clinical setting. As a Medical Assistant at JWCH, you will have the opportunity to grow your career while helping to improve the lives and health status of the underserved segments of the population of the greater Los Angeles area.

Principal Responsibilities

• Performs routine (noninvasive) patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care personnel following established clinic policies and procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities
• Collects and records patient data including height, weight, BMI, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, pulse oximeter, and peak flow measurement. according to established policies and procedures
• Performs lab tests, including finger sticks, after appropriate training and verification of competency,
• Administers immunizations and all medications per provider's order after a licensed health care professional verifies the correct medication and dosage,
• Performs venipuncture and PPD skin placement. Documents measurement of PPD skin test and reports information directly to the provider or to the Registered Nurse
• Applies/removes bandages and dressings,
• Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control per policy and procedures,
• Provides basic health information and education to patients using established policies and procedures,
• Works with patients on self-management goal as defined in the case management contract and/or under the direction of a licensed health care provider.
• Performs routine clerical functions as assigned
• Takes and routes phone calls timely and efficiently
• Schedules routine and follow-up appointments
• Accurately files all patients’ labs, X-ray, EKG results and other documents after the provider has seen and signed off the information.
• Keeps patient exam rooms and work areas clean and stocked.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Participates in assigned staff and other meetings, including quality improvement, case conferences and in-service meetings,
• Participates in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team,
• Performs other duties and tasks as may be required or assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant school with a current MA certificate
• Verification of appropriate hours in approved Medical Assistant course to perform venipuncture
• Current BLS certificate from the American Heart Association
• Two years’ experience in an ambulatory clinic preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

Become part of a team where your work matters.

JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.

This position is scheduled to work 30 hours per week.