Medical Assistant – Ambulatory Care & Lab Support

The County of Santa Clara; California; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Custody Health Services in Santa Clara County seeks sixteen Medical Assistant - Extra Help positions under clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. The role supports care in an ambulatory setting within the county's detention facilities, performing routine and complex medical assistant tasks and ensuring patient flow and safety.

Selected candidates must pass a background check for security clearance and be able to work in a correctional facility.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Certificate as Medical Assistant preferred or meets California law requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares patients for examination by draping, obtaining vital signs, and taking history.
• Maintains exam rooms and nurses station; orders supplies, transports specimens, cleans instruments.
• Instructs patients and provides educational materials about procedures and diagnoses.
• Processes charge sheets; maintains medical records and chart control.
• Assists with office procedures, monitors patient flow, screens telephone calls; maintains drug list.

Conocimientos

Basic nursing practices

Communication skills

Verbal and written English

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

California MA certification/substitution acceptable

Descripción del empleo

Custody Health Services in Santa Clara County seeks sixteen Medical Assistant - Extra Help positions under clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. The role supports care in an ambulatory setting within the county's detention facilities, performing routine and complex medical assistant tasks and ensuring patient flow and safety.

Selected candidates must pass a background check for security clearance and be able to work in a correctional facility.