MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Monterey is hiring Medical Assistants who will provide direct patient care in a fast-paced clinic environment. This role requires assisting with medical examinations, operating an electronic medical record program, and educating patients. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are preferred, reflecting the community's diverse needs.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Possession of a valid professional medical assistant certificate.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and physician support services.
• Assist with medical examinations and laboratory procedures.
• Educate patients on health habits and medication administration.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Vital Signs Measurement

Patient Education

Education

Medical Assistant Program Certificate

Job description

A Drug-Free Workplace

Invites your interest for the position of

Medical Assistant – Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

$4,366 - $5,964 per Month

Final Filing Date: ContinuousExam #25/50U42/02MT

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Clinic Services Bureau operates eleven clinics, including one mobile clinic, in Salinas, Seaside and Marina. The Clinics offer care to the medically underserved population of Monterey County. The mission of the Clinic Services Bureau is to provide access to high quality medical care to all residents of Monterey County regardless of their ability to pay.

The Health Department’s Clinic Services Bureau is seeking permanent and temporary Medical Assistants to work in a fast-paced environment to provide direct patient care, physician support services, assistance with medical examinations, basic laboratory procedures, operate an electronic medical record program (EPIC), schedule appointments, and register patients in one of the Monterey County Health Department clinics. The clinics provide family medicine, women’s health, internal medicine, pediatric, behavioral health, and specialty services.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment processmay be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

• Escorts patients to examination rooms, measures and records vital signs and records patient visit information

• Assists with medical examinations and basic laboratory and other medical procedures, including drawing blood, administering skin tests, performing audiograms and collecting specimens. Medical Assistants will also administer immunizations and vaccines
• Prepares and administers medications through oral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, as ordered by a physician and with a supervising physician immediately available
• Medical Assistants prepare and administer medications through oral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, as ordered by a physician and with a supervising physician immediately available Educates patients regarding good health habits, preparation for surgery and/or diagnostic testing, and office scheduling procedures
• Prepares appropriate equipment set-up for examination or treatments
• Reviews charts in advance of patients’ appointments to ensure completeness and proper organization; ensures test results are complete and enclosed in charts
• Assists in the scheduled inventory of emergency carts and testing of clinic equipment
• Assists in the coordination of patient processing and expedites patient flow, providing general assistance as necessary
• Documents procedures and treatments appropriately
  
  

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website:Medical Assistant

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Vital signs, including body temperature, blood pressure readings and respiration of healthy adults, adolescents, children and infants
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods, practices procedures
  
  

Working Knowledge of:

• Outpatient patient procedures
• Appropriate equipment required in performing specific medical procedures
• Basic medical and nursing terminology
• Proper operation of electrocardiographic equipment
• Policies and procedures employed in admitting, transferring, and discharging a patient
  
  

Some Knowledge of:

• Procedures, practices and requirements for patient charting and outpatient procedure coding
  
  

Skills and Ability to:

• Effectively communicate and follow oral and written instructions
• Perform EKG’s, give medications, draw blood, administer skin tests and immunizations, measure weight, height and blood pressure, perform basic lab tests to include hematocrit, hemoglobin, urinalysis, stool tests, etc.
• Perform clerical functions such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones, typing and filing
• Recognize potential problems and make corrections
• Prioritize similar and/or conflicting responsibilities and tasks
• Work with a culturally, socio-economically diverse patient population of varying ages
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted through the course of work including staff and other County departments
• Use sound judgment in the performance of job duties
• Effectively operate standard office equipment and computerized medical record systems
• Provide excellent and courteous customer service to those contacted in the course of employment
• Specified positions may require skill in translating for non-English speaking patients
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with County policies and legal regulations

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

• Education:Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program and, for those positions that require a phlebotomy certificate, training in venipuncture.
  • Possession of a valid professional medical assistant certificate.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Pursuant to the State of California Business and Professions Code, §2069 and §2070 and Administrative Code, Sections §1366 and §1366.1, Medical Assistants shallpossess a certificate of satisfactory completion of an approved Medical Assistant training curriculum;
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• The Health Department will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Some positions may be required to speak in English/Spanish and successfully pass the oral and written bilingual proficiency exam.
• Some positions may require possession of a phlebotomy certificate of satisfactory completion of an approved phlebotomy training program;
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Obtain within 45 calendar days of employment, a cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate;
• May attend educational seminars or other professional activities as described by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) to maintain professional standards.

BENEFITS:

Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit H Benefits Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Apply On-Line athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty,

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Monterey County Health Department

Attn: Human Resources Division

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906.

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application

• Responses to the Supplemental Questions
• A valid copy of a Medical Assistant Program Certificate of Completion

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Melanie Takaoka, Human Resources Analyst II, at [phone], or [e-mail].