MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Colusamedcenter; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colusamedcenter in Willows, California, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the nursing team under supervision of a physician or mid-level practitioner. The MA will assist in providing and evaluating nursing care and coordinate care with other health disciplines.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, MA certification, CPR, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities. Prior medical office and pediatric experience are preferred, with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant certification/license preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Prior experience in medical office setting preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to perform duties with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Back Office MA responsibilities: Takes vital signs accurately and reports results to the provider.
• Under provider direction, performs procedures and tests and assists with sterile procedures.
• Instructs patient in specimen collection and prepares specimens.
• Keeps patient status and needs communicated to provider.
• Performs urine drug screen collections and documents results accurately.
• Performs equipment setup, clean and sterilize equipment, and manage exam rooms.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR certified

Medical office experience

Pediatric experience

High school diploma

Ability to work with minimum Super-Vis

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification/license

CPR certification

Job description

Description

POSITION TITLE: Medical Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Clinics

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: Clinic Lead/Clinic Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is a member of the nursing team who functions under the direction, guidance, and supervision of a licensed physician or Mid-level (FNP/PA) Practitioner who has been designated by the physician. An MA, with guidance, assists in providing and evaluating nursing care for patients and in coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Current Medical Assistant certification/license preferred. Current certification in CPR. Prior experience in medical office setting preferred. Pediatric experience preferred. Must be bilingual (English/Spanish). Must be able to perform duties with minimum supervision.

POSITION SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

Back Office MA Responsibilities:

• Takes vital signs accurately, including data collection, height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Under the direction of the provider, performs procedures, treatments, and/or tests as assigned. Reports results to the provider.
• Instructs patient in the proper stool, urine, and sputum specimen collection.
• Performs dressing changes as directed.
• Sets up and assists with sterile surgical procedures.
• Is attentive to changes in patient condition or behavior and communicates patient needs to provider. Keeps provider informed of changes in patient’s condition/status.
• Assists with delivery of patient care, as needed.
• Prepares specimens.
• Charts all actions taken accurately and timely.
• Cleans and sets up examination rooms.
• Clean and sterilizes equipment.
• Initiates procedures for emergency care that require immediate action, following pertinent policies/procedures.
• Remains calm in stressful situations.
• Accurately and promptly carries out provider’s orders.
• Performs urine drug screen collections accurately, and is attentive to the donor’s demeanor.
• Accurately documents CHDP data, referrals, immunization records, chief complaints, and vital signs.
• Prepares equipment and assists with gynecological exams.
• Performs ear lavage procedure.
• Performs Accucheck with calibration.
• Performs Hemocue and checks control.
• Accurately performs urine dip and controls.
• Performs HCG and control.
• Performs stool occult and control.
• Performs vision screening, audiometries, spirometry tests, and EKGs.
• Employee may transport medication, including expired medications, to and from the hospital pharmacy to the clinics.

Front Office MA Responsibilities:

• Files, copies, and obtains prior records, and prepares forms.
• Answers the telephone professionally (with courtesy, accuracy and respect for confidentiality), identifying self and department. Returns telephone voice mail and messages appropriately.