Medical Assistant I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation Time

Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Competitive wages

Stability and career advancement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. seeks a Back Office Medical Assistant in our Primary Care clinic to support nurses and providers, perform vital signs, room patients, collect specimens, and help with procedures in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have phlebotomy skills, strong patient service, and solid knowledge of HIPAA and safety standards while delivering accurate documentation and ensuring smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• Interview, screen, and perform health assessments per established protocols.
• Report and record observations reflecting nursing care and patient progress.
• Assist in formulation of treatment plans and prepare patients for examinations.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove bandages; assist with orthotics and crutches.
• Collect specimens by non-invasive methods and prepare for testing.
• Prepare patients for and assist physicians in examinations or procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical assisting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

California-Approved Medical Assistant program

Phlebotomy Certificate

Job description

Position Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Primary Care

Reports To: Primary Care Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Reports to the Director of Primary Care. Works under the direct supervision of the Licensed Medical Care Provider. Responsible for providing basic nursing care to the patients assigned to the Primary Care Clinic. The Back Office Medical Assistant is responsible for providing clinical support to healthcare providers and ensuring efficient patient flow within the clinic. This role performs a variety of patient care duties, including rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, updating medical histories, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering injections as directed, and maintaining accurate electronic health records. ( The Ideal Medical Assistant we seek is with phlebotomy skills. He or She is able to collect blood specimens, prepare laboratory samples, and ensure proper handling and documentation of laboratory tests). The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent patient service, strong clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining compliance with organizational policies, safety standards, and HIPAA regulations.

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday

Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am-7:00pm

Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday - 8:00am-4:30pm

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Interview, screen, and perform health assessments per established protocols.

2. Reports and records observations that reflect the nursing care given and the patients' progress.

3. Assist in formulation of the treatment plan.

4. Apply and remove bandages and dressings; apply orthopedic appliances: immobilizer, envelope slings, orthotics, and similar devices; remove casts, splints and other external devices; obtain impressions for orthotics, padding, and custom molded shoes; select and adjust crutches to patient and instruct patient in proper use of crutches.

5. Perform ophthalmic testing not requiring interpretation by the medical assistant to obtain test results.

6. Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.

7. Perform ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen.

8. Collect specimens by non-invasive techniques and preserve for testing, including urine, sputum, semen, and stool.

9. Assist patients in ambulation and transfers.

10.Prepare patients for and assist the physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse in examinations or procedures, including positioning, draping, shaving, and disinfecting treatment sites; prepare patients for gait analysis testing.

11.As authorized by a physician, provide patient information and instructions.

12.Collect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions.

13.Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office.

14.Cut nails on otherwise healthy patients.

15.Administer first aid and CPR in an emergency.

16.Performs front office duties such as answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, computer input, patient/public relations.

17.Orders medical and clinical supplies and keeps rooms stocked appropriately.

18.Able to identify possible infections, report, and document as appropriate; initiate standard precautions if needed.

19.Administers waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol test, UA drug screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID 19 and flu A+B tests, and fentanyl urine screen) to patients and maintains annual waived testing requirements/trainings.

20.All other duties as required by Supervisor/Administration.

EDUCATION

Medical Assistant I:

High School Diploma or GED Completion of a medical assistant program approved by the State of California. Phlebotomy Certificate a plus.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) months to One (1) year experience working as a medical assistant in a doctor's office, clinic setting or hospital or completion of internship with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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