MEDICAL ASSISTANT I P

North East Medical Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Medical Services seeks a Medical Assistant I to support providers during patient visits, perform vitals and basic procedures, and manage specimen handling. You will prepare exam rooms, document encounters, and help coordinate lab and imaging orders in a busy outpatient setting.

The role requires a MA certificate, high school diploma or GED, and BLS. Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited program.
• 160 hours externship or 1 year MA experience.
• Typing speed 35 wpm or higher.
• Basic computer skills and EMR knowledge.
• Current BLS certification.
• Fluency in English; additional languages beneficial.
• Nevada lab license may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Assist during patient visits with vitals, EKGs, immunizations, and testing.
• Prepare exam rooms and restock supplies per policy and OSHA guidelines.
• Document encounters accurately in health records and portal messages.
• Administer vaccines and medications under supervision, following five rights.
• Support triage calls, referrals, and patient education by providers.
• Assist with interpretation needs for patients and coordinate with care teams.
• Monitor equipment temperatures and maintain exam room hygiene.

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing 35 wpm

Basic computer skills

BLS certification

Multilingual (English/Chinese/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

EMR (EPIC preferred)

Microsoft Office

Lab equipment handling

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 patientsPrepares for the patient visit in advance to ensure that all labs, diagnostics, hospital/ER discharge summary etc. are ready and available for the visitAssists 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 necessaryEnsure complete, accurate and timely documentation for all encounters including vitals, health maintenance, health records, organizational and state-wide screenings, vaccinations, medications and questionnairesOperates various medical equipment, e.g., electrocardiogram, audiometry, bilimeter, glucometer, spirometer, HbA1c meter, protime reader, pulse oximeter, and autoclaveInjects, handles, or provides vaccines and medications to patients after verifying with RN or medical providerAdminister 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 complianceAdheres to vaccine funding sources (VFC, VFA, BAP, DPH) and protocols as applicableMeasures and describes TB skin test reaction, and refers to RN/medical provider for interpretationPrepares exam rooms before and after each patient in accordance with NEMS policy and OSHA guidelines, including restocking of exam rooms, operatory, and sterilizes instrumentsAssists providers during physical examinations, treatments, and procedures as requestedAssists 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 haveArranges for hospital admission or ER visit as requiredMakes appropriate referrals to other departments within the agency as well as to outside agenciesRefers to a registered nurse or a medical provider for any telephone or drop-in triaging casesAssists patients with ambulation and transfers e.g. wheelchair, stryker chairCompletes forms required for different programs, e.g., authorization, and referral formsResponsible 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 needsMonitors and records refrigerator and freezer temperaturesAssists with interpreter needs for patientsParticipates with achieving organizational goals, both clinical and CAHPSReports incidents promptly and accurately, ensuring timely communication of relevant detailsActively participates in all mandatory training sessions as required.Reviews, responds, or forwards patient portal messages to ensure completionPerforms other job duties as required by manager/supervisorKnowledge 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.