Medical Assistant - Vaccinations

Northeast-Community-Clinic-4; Bell (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Community Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant – Vaccinations to administer vaccines and assist with patient care under the supervision of licensed staff. The role includes vitals, phlebotomy, and basic lab tasks in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications include a Medical Assistant certificate or CMA, bilingual Spanish/English preferred, and CPR/BLS certification. The position may require travel between facilities and some evening hours.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate or CMA required; CAD or related credential considered.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Immunization experience a plus; CPR/BLS typically required.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines to patients as directed by a Medical Provider.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories; prepare patients for examinations.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, and basic lab tasks as directed by protocol.
• Maintain clinic flow, stock exam rooms, and assist with front-office tasks.
• Complete paperwork, schedule labs, and communicate results to patients.

Skills

Bi-lingual Spanish/English

Excellent Communication Skills

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Team Player

Independent Work

Reliable Transportation

Ability to travel between facilities

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate or CMA

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position SummaryThe Medical Assistant – Vaccinations will primarily be responsible for administering vaccines to patients. This position will also perform various patient care activities and related services under the direction of the professional staff. Duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.Schedule:Flexible, may require some evening and weekendsPrimary Duties and ResponsibilitiesVerify consent is obtained from all patients receiving vaccinationsAdminister vaccines as requested by Medical ProviderInterviews and exits patients, completing appropriate medical agency and consent forms, ensuring patient understanding and obtaining signatures.Checks chart for completeness, errors, signatures and appropriate assembly.Counsel individuals who need information concerning program services.Perform phlebotomy, injections, vitals, assist with patients exams if deemed by provider, including visual acquits, audiometric screening, patient venipuncture and injections.Route patients to maintain appropriate clinic flow.Maintain and stock dispensaryClean, stock and maintain exam rooms.Assist providers as necessary.Process lab specimens per lab procedure manual and medical protocol.Perform paperwork duties as assigned including recording and filing lab results, provide results and fill abnormal test results.Route charts to appropriate person at the end of clinic session.Able to perform front office duties, answering phones, scheduling, chart retrieval and checking-in patients.Strict adherence to the policy and procedure manualOther duties as assigned by supervisor.Minimum Requirements• Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/Outlook• Excellent Communication Skills• Excellent Customer Service Skills• Bi-lingual Spanish/English (preferred)• Ability to work as a team player and work independently• Reliable transportation• Must be able to travel from facility to facility• This position requires 10 % travel outside the local area.Required Education/Experience and/or Licensure/Certification• Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Medical Assistant• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent preferred, but not required.• Immunization experience a plus• Commitment to goals and philosophy of Northeast Community Clinic • Current CPR and/or BLS Certification• Valid State IdentificationPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions• OSHA Category 1 – Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.• The work is majority of the time non-sedentary in nature.• The employee is regularly required to communicate, frequently required to use repetitive motions, move, remain stationary, regularly push, pull and lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office/clinic setting (in some cases both settings) and to use standard office/clinic equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, read printed materials and use a computer, and communicate in person and over the telephone.