Medical Assistant - Primary & Specialty Care, Porter Ranch

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 57.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to participate in ambulatory patient care, recognizing signs and symptoms and supporting during emergencies. You will perform basic administrative, clerical, and technical duties as needed, including vital signs, injections, and venipuncture using electronic patient care systems.

Requirements include completion of an accredited MA program or national certification, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong

Qualifikationen

• Must have a medical assistant diploma or certificate or national certification.
• Documentation of completing an accredited medical assistant program (ASSCS/ACCET/CAAHEP/ABHES).
• Documentation of national certification for medical assistant (CMA/NCCT/AMT).
• Completion of a MA program with hands-on injection, skin testing, venipuncture, and intramuscular/subcutaneous/intradermal injections.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life-threatening medical problems.
• Ability to administer CPR.
• Ability to administer oral, IM, and subcutaneous medications.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and adhere to OSHA PPE safety.
• Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and manage drug refills.
• Assist in emergencies and office procedures.
• Operate computerized patient care systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Interpersonal and verbal communication skills for patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to coordinate referrals and maintain inventory.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Ability to manage task flow and patient scheduling.
• Familiarity with procedures such as audiometry, spirometry, O2 levels, skin tag/mole removals, ear lavage, and minor procedures.
• Ability to perform quality control and waived tests.
• Knowledge of safety when handling biohazardous specimens.
• MSDS and emergency treatments knowledge.
• Punctuality and attendance.
• Maintaining a harmonious work environment and customer service.

Aufgaben

• Participate in ambulatory patient care and recognize normal/abnormal signs.
• Provide support during life-threatening emergencies.
• Perform basic administrative, clerical, and technical tasks as needed.
• Obtain vital signs and assist in medication administration.
• Assist in injections and venipuncture with proper safety.
• Utilize computerized patient care systems.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and schedule referrals.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure safety compliance.
• Support various procedures such as audiometry, spirometry, and minor treatments.

Kenntnisse

CPR

Vital signs

EKG

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Injections

Venipuncture

Oral, IM & Subcutaneous medications

OSHA PPE safety

Patient care systems

Team orientation

Punctuality

Quality control

Biohazard handling

Safety procedures

Attendance

Ausbildung

Medical assistant diploma or certificate

National certification for medical assistant (CMA/NCCT/AMT)

Jobbeschreibung

Description

In this position, you will participate in providing patient care in the ambulatory setting, recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms and providing support during life threatening emergencies. You will perform basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services as needed.

Salary range: $31.24-$41.22/Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• A medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows:

1. Documentation of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET,CAAHEP or ABHES

OR

2. Documentation of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT

OR

3. Documentation of completing a medical assistant programanddemonstrated completion of no less than 10 clock hours of training in administering injections and performing skin tests; 10 hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood; at least 10 of each intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and 10 skin tests, and/or at least 10 venipuncture and 10 skin punctures; 10 hours of training in administering medical by inhalation.

• Knowledge of normal and abnormal symptomology and life threatening medical problems.
• Ability to administer CPR.
• Ability to skillfully administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications.
• Ability to perform venipuncture with skill, adhering to all OSHA PPE safety requirements.
• Ability to obtain accurate vital signs and drug refills.
• Ability to assist in medical emergencies and office procedures.
• Ability to use computerized patient care systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.
• Verbal skills to effectively convey sensitive information in a courteous manner in person or on the telephone.
• Skill to accurately perform an EKG.
• Ability to assist in orientation of new staff.
• Ability to order medical and clinical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.
• Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards.
• Ability to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow.
• Ability to schedule patient for referrals to specialists.
• Ability to be flexible in working both back and front office to facilitate smooth workflow.
• Knowledge and ability to set up and assist physician with any procedures such as, but not limited to audiometry, spirometry, O2 saturation levels, skin tag and mole removals, ear lavage, colposcopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies.
• Ability to perform accurate quality control and patient sample testing for waived tests.
• Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments.
• Knowledge of MSDS and emergency treatments.
• Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency.
• Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.
• Skill in maintaining a harmonious work atmosphere, practicing excellent customer service.
• Ability to push, pull or carry 30 lbs or more