Medical Assistant: Frontline Patient Care & Coordination

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc.; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Monthly health premium allowance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to provide essential clinical support.

You will assist in delivering direct patient care, prepare examination rooms, and document patient information in the EHR, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to regulatory standards. You will collect patient data, assist with immunizations, venipuncture, and referrals, while maintaining infection control and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with MA certificate.
• Minimum of two years' ambulatory clinic experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinic.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Recommendation to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine (noninvasive) patient care functions as prescribed by licensed healthcare personnel, following clinic policies and procedures.
• Collects and records patient data including height, weight, BMI, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and peak flow measurement.
• Performs lab tests, including finger sticks, after competency verification.
• Administers immunizations and medications per provider's order after verification of correct medication and dosage.
• Performs venipuncture and PPD skin placements, documenting measurements and reporting to the provider or RN.
• Applies and removes bandages and dressings; provides fluoride varnish treatment to eligible patients.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA certificate from accredited program

Job description

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to provide essential clinical support.

You will assist in delivering direct patient care, prepare examination rooms, and document patient information in the EHR, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to regulatory standards. You will collect patient data, assist with immunizations, venipuncture, and referrals, while maintaining infection control and quality standards.