Medical Assistant (Enterprise)

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid CME time and CME allowance

Employee assistance program

Jury duty pay

529 college savings plan

Educational reimbursement program

Free telemedicine service

Job summary

Shasta Community Health Center seeks a Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under clinician supervision in Redding, CA. You will prepare exam rooms, chart patients, and implement orders for tests and vaccines, including immunizations, with accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, taking vital signs, managing patient flow, and documenting information in the EHR while ensuring compliance with universal precautions and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing practices and medical assisting scope in outpatient settings.
• Sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Ability to maintain organized systems for timely patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and record vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and patient charting for clinician.
• Assist clinicians with exams and procedures as needed.
• Administer injections and medications as directed by clinicians.
• Perform in-house CLIA-waived tests and routine diagnostics.
• Collect specimens non-invasively for testing.
• Support end-of-shift tasks and maintain Universal Precautions.
• Collaborate with RN Coordinator and staff to optimize patient flow.

Skills

Nursing practice

Sterile technique

Patient flow

Phlebotomy

Injections

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Typing 35 WPM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program

Current CPR/BLS upon hire

Job description

• Location 1201 Industrial St.,Redding, CA, 96002,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $32.50 / Hour
• Job Category MA
• Employee Type Regular Full-Time HNE

Description

Base Salary: $22.00 - $32.50 / hour

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of the Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant is to provide direct and indirect support to the clinician in the delivery of patient care. The Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant prepares the exam room, chart, and patient to be seen by the clinician and performs/implements orders for diagnostic tests. S/he accurately administers medications, including immunizations by all routes except IV. S/he arranges outside referral appointments and provides patient education under the direct supervision of the clinician when appropriate. The Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant must function under the direct supervision of an on-site physician, surgeon, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or certified nurse midwife. The Medical Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant is expected to consult frequently with the supervising clinician and to inform the clinician of the information given or actions taken.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs
• Collects and records patient data, and basic information about presenting, and previous conditions. Prepare the exam room and workstation for clinician; cleans and stocks rooms in between patients.
• Assures efficient patient flow by ongoing assessment of clinician schedule and working with other staff to minimize patient waiting time.
• Prepares the patient and assists the clinician with exams and procedures when needed, including position, draping, shaving, and disinfecting.
• Administers injections, including immunizations, after verification by RN or clinician.
• Administers medications orally, sublingually, topically, vaginally or rectally, after verification by RN or clinician.
• Administers scheduled medications after verification by RN or clinician.
• Performs diagnostic and laboratory tests including but not limited to audiometry, EKG, spirometry, in-house CLIA-waived tests according to SCHC competency standards and protocols.
• Collects, by non-invasive techniques, and preserve specimens for testing, including urine, sputum, semen and stool.
• Performs age-appropriate screening as needed or as directed by clinician, including visual acuity
• Removes sutures and/or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.
• Applies and removes bandages and dressings to superficial incisions or lacerations.
• Applies orthopedic appliances such as knee immobilizers, envelope slings, orthotics, and similar devices.
• Obtains impressions for orthotics, padding and custom-molded shoes.
• Selects and adjusts crutches; and instruct patient in proper use of crutches.
• Performs ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen.
• Assists patients in ambulation and transfers.
• Cuts the nails of otherwise healthy patients.
• Provides patient information and instructions.
• Assures all documents for scanning contain patient identification.
• Performs end of shift tasks for room closure, cleans equipment, and logs off EHR. Follows SCHC standards for Universal Precautions.
• Works cooperatively with any RN Coordinator or other staff to assure that the clinician sees patients as quickly as possible.
• Schedule patients appropriately.
• Alerts Center Manager or designated person to needed supplies/equipment.
• Reports any safety hazards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of nursing practices and medical assisting scope of practice and skill in the outpatient setting.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections.
• Ability to pass a written medication quiz.
• Ability to read, write, understand and spell English and medical terminology correctly.
• Basic Computer proficiency in Windows environment.
• Typing 35 WPM or greater.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program.
• Current CPR/BLS upon hire and maintain current.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification as Medical Assistant
• Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic or doctor’s office.
• Typing 45 WPM or greater.

BENEFITS

SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.

• Competitive wages
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental Insurances
• Flexible spending account
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid CME time and CME allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Jury duty pay
• 529 college savings plan
• Educational reimbursement program
• Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees

Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer