Medical Assistant Level I/II including Special Skills Classes

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); Presencial; USD 51.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County of Sacramento is hiring for Medical Assistant levels I and II in Sacramento, CA. The role requires performing venipuncture, injections, and sterile techniques, with strong attention to patient data collection and instructions. Probation and working conditions may apply.

Applicants should show knowledge of medical office practices, basic anatomy, and public health objectives, and be prepared to work with diverse populations and languages as needed. CPR certification may be required.

Formación

• Experience with venipuncture, injections and sterile technique in medical settings.
• Solid grasp of basic medical terminology and anatomy/physiology.
• Understanding of public health objectives and interaction with diverse communities.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Conocimientos

Venipuncture

Injections

Basic medical terminology

Communication with diverse populations

CPR certification

Educación

Medical assisting certificate program

Descripción del empleo

Level I - $4,586.64 - $5,575.00/month

Level II - $4,826.75 - $5,869.02/month

Knowledge of

• Medical office practices, procedures and techniques, including venipuncture, skin puncture, injections and sterile technique
• Basic medical terminology
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• Purposes and objectives of public health organizations
• The problems, needs, attitudes and behavior patterns of physically, socially, educationally or economically disadvantaged or disabled persons
• Special skills classes require sufficient knowledge to speak, read, and/or write fluently the language identified in the class title; and/or knowledge of the subcultural group encompassing but not limited to, the various characteristics, problems and social customs unique to the group

Ability to

• Understand and apply laws, regulations, procedures and protocols
• Perform venipunctures, skin punctures and injections with speed, accuracy and minimal discomfort to patients
• Accurately obtain, record and provide patient data and instructions
• Communicate clearly with a diverse population of co-workers, patients and the public
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Understand and accept differences in attitudes toward health problems resulting from medical, cultural, financial or other reasons
• Special skills classes require the ability to communicate effectively in the specified language and/or use knowledge of the subcultural group to provide specified services to clientele. For example, some positions in the class of Medical Assistant (Lv II) - Laotian Language and Culture may require the ability to interpret and translate in a specific language such as Hmong, Mien, or Lao. Incumbents in special skills positions in this class use the specific language skill in the performance of the duties of the class and may act as consultants to others regarding clients whose primary language is Hmong, Mien, or Lao
• Lift supplies and/or medical equipment weighing 30 lbs or less

Minimum Qualifications

Either

1. Six months paid or unpaid experience in a private, public or military physician's office, medical clinic, hospital or other medical facility which has provided the required knowledge and abilities.
2. Six months paid or unpaid experience as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or other medical-related service which has provided the required knowledge and abilities.
3. Completion of a medical assisting certificate program, in which, the major is designed to provide the skills necessary to succeed in Level I positions. Certificate program must involve internship, clinical rotation, and/or practical experience working in a physician's office, hospital, clinic or other appropriate locations.

Note: If you are qualifying under Pattern 3 of the Minimum Qualifications, a copy of certificate program must be submitted with application.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

Working Conditions:

• Incumbents may be required to work, regularly or periodically, evenings and weekends
• Incumbents will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate
• Incumbents must be willing and able to work with persons infected with communicable diseases and to collect samples of human fluids and wastes including blood, sputum, urine and stool

Physical Requirements: Incumbents must possess and maintain sufficient strength and the agility to:

• Assist in patient ambulation and transfers
• Prepares, stock, and maintains clean examination rooms and other responsibilities requiring repeated standing and walking
• Frequent pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; and occasional medical equipment operation
• Lift 30 lbs. or less
• Administer injections/draw blood; apply/change dressings, splints and casts; and other duties requiring constant holding, reaching, grasping, writing and need for repetitive motion

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone [phone]; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email [e-mail]

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions