Medical Assistant II - Certified

Tarzana-Treatment-Centers; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical 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

Job summary

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. in Lancaster, CA, is seeking a Medical Assistant II - Certified to provide basic nursing care in the Primary Care Clinic under the supervision of the Licensed Medical Care Provider.

The role supports administrative and clinical tasks, including patient prep, data collection, basic lab tests, bandage application, and assisting during examinations. Shift schedule includes Tue/Thu 10:30am-7:00pm and Wed/Fri/Sat 8am-4:30pm; competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and Medical Assistant Certification are required.
• 3 months to 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting or completion of Tarzana Treatment Centers internship.

Responsibilities

• Interview, screen, and perform health assessments per established protocols.
• Record observations and patient data during visits.
• Assist in formulation of treatment plans and prepare patients for examinations.
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as bandage changes, wound care, and specimen collection.
• Support front office duties including scheduling and patient communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Health assessments

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

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Medical Assistant II - Certified

Lancaster, CA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2279

Salary Range: $27.52 To $30.33 Hourly

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.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am-7:00pm

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 8am-4:30pm

Benefits Package

• Medical 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 II:

High School Diploma or GED, and Medical Assistant Certification

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.