MEDICAL ASSISTANT I P

North East Medical Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Medical Services in San Jose, CA seeks a Medical Assistant I to support patients during routine visits, assist with health management, and work under supervision of a medical provider. The role includes preparing for visits, taking vitals, EKGs, immunizations, specimen collection, documentation, and using EMR systems like EPIC to ensure accurate records.

Ideal candidates have medical terminology knowledge, a MA certificate, 160 externship hours or 1 year of experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited school.
• Documentation and completion of 160 hours of externship or 1 year of work experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Type at least 35 w.p.m.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Nevada Laboratory License required (if applicable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR (EPIC is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Works closely with medical providers to provide comprehensive health care to patients.
• Prepares for patient visits by ensuring labs, diagnostics, and discharge summaries are ready.
• Assists in clinical services: taking vitals, performing EKGs, immunizations, skin tests, vision/hearing tests, and blood draws.
• Maintains accurate documentation for encounters, vitals, records, and screenings.
• Operates medical equipment (EKG, audiometry, glucometer, spirometer, HbA1c, autoclave).
• Administers vaccines and medications following five rights and barcode scanning.
• Adheres to vaccine funding sources and protocols.
• Supports patient education and discharge processes; coordinates referrals.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Typing 35 wpm

EMR proficiency

Basic Computer Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Job description

The Medical Assistant I is an unlicensed health professional and is primarily responsible for assisting patients throughout the routine visit and helping with health management. The Medical Assistant I works collaboratively with other health care members to provide comprehensive, quality and accessible health care services to patients under the supervision of a medical provider, RN, LVN, clinic operations manager, or clinic nurse manager, based on location.

Essential Job Functions

• Works closely with medical providers to provide comprehensive health care to patients
• Prepares for the patient visit in advance to ensure that all labs, diagnostics, hospital/ER discharge summary etc. are ready and available for the visit
• Assists in the provision of clinical services such as, but not limited to, taking vital signs; performing EKG, immunizations, skin tests, vision and hearing tests, and blood draws; and collects and prepares specimens as necessary
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely documentation for all encounters including vitals, health maintenance, health records, organizational and state-wide screenings, vaccinations, medications and questionnaires
• Operates various medical equipment, e.g., electrocardiogram, audiometry, bilimeter, glucometer, spirometer, HbA1c meter, protime reader, pulse oximeter, and autoclave
• Injects, handles, or provides vaccines and medications to patients after verifying with RN or medical provider
• Administer vaccines and medications according to the five rights of medication administration (1) right patient, (2) right medication, (3) right dose, (4) right time, and (5) right route, all while maintaining barcode scanning compliance
• Adheres to vaccine funding sources (VFC, VFA, BAP, DPH) and protocols as applicable
• Measures and describes TB skin test reaction, and refers to RN/medical provider for interpretation
• Prepares exam rooms before and after each patient in accordance with NEMS policy and OSHA guidelines, including restocking of exam rooms, operatory, and sterilizes instruments
• Assists providers during physical examinations, treatments, and procedures as requested
• Assists in discharging the patient at the completion of the office visit including going over the printed office visit summary; aids in the completion of medication, laboratory, and radiology orders; provides patient education information ordered by the provider; answers any final logistical questions the patient may have
• Arranges for hospital admission or ER visit as required
• Makes appropriate referrals to other departments within the agency as well as to outside agencies
• Refers to a registered nurse or a medical provider for any telephone or drop-in triaging cases
• Assists patients with ambulation and transfers e.g. wheelchair, stryker chair
• Completes forms required for different programs, e.g., authorization, and referral forms
• Responsible to track and follow up on patients with continuing health care needs such as, but not limited to, health screening, breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, , glucose, cholesterol, etc.
• Rotates to other clinic sites or medical departments as required based on operational needs
• Monitors and records refrigerator and freezer temperatures
• Assists with interpreter needs for patients
• Participates with achieving organizational goals, both clinical and CAHPS
• Reports incidents promptly and accurately, ensuring timely communication of relevant details
• Actively participates in all mandatory training sessions as required.
• Reviews, responds, or forwards patient portal messages to ensure completion
• Perform other job duties as required by manager/supervisor

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited school required.
• Documentation and completion of 160 hours of externship or 1 year of work experience working as a Medical Assistant required.
• Type at least 35 w.p.m.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Current documentation of Basic Life Support is required.
• Nevada Only- Laboratory License required.
• Must be proficient in computer usage Microsoft Office and EMR (EPIC is a plus)

Language

• Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin), Vietnamese, Spanish and other languages may be required depending on location.
• Fluency in other languages are an asset.

Status

This is an FLSA Non-exempt position.

This is an OSHA high-risk position.