Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Wesley Health Centers - JWCH Institute, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health premium allowance

HSA funding

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan

Mileage reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

Job summary

JWCH Institute, Inc in Pasadena, CA is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers in an ambulatory clinic. You will perform routine patient care, assist with examinations, collect vital signs, draw blood, administer immunizations, and document in the EHR.

A High School diploma and MA certificate are required; BLS, venipuncture training, and English/Spanish bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with MA certificate.
• Verification of appropriate hours in approved Medical Assistant course to perform venipuncture.
• Current BLS certificate from the American Heart Association.
• Two years' experience in an ambulatory clinic preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid CA Driver's License and ability to travel to multiple sites.
• All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine (noninvasive) patient care under licensed personnel.
• Assists healthcare providers with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Escorts patients to examination rooms and obtains vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
• Collects and records patient data including height, weight, BMI, temperature, pulse, respiration, BP, pulse oximetry, and peak flow.
• Performs lab tests including finger sticks after training and competency verification.
• Performs venipuncture and PPD skin test placement; documents results.
• Administers immunizations and medications per provider orders after verification.
• Maintains examination rooms and stocking of supplies; adheres to infection control policies.
• Provides patient education and documents in EHR; performs clerical duties as needed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and participates in safety trainings.
• Participates in safety/compliance trainings and team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate

Job description

JWCH Institute, Inc in Pasadena, CA is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers in an ambulatory clinic. You will perform routine patient care, assist with examinations, collect vital signs, draw blood, administer immunizations, and document in the EHR.

A High School diploma and MA certificate are required; BLS, venipuncture training, and English/Spanish bilingual skills are preferred.