Medical Assistant: Vitals, Phlebotomy & Screenings

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical support under supervision of licensed practitioners. You will set up exam rooms, take vital signs, and assist with venipuncture and basic lab tasks.

Responsibilities include documenting recalls, communicating patient observations to clinic physicians, performing audiometry and vision tests, and supporting team with referrals and transfers as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• CMA or RMA preferred.
• CHDP certificate or trainer within six months of hire preferred; Phlebotomy certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients; maintains recall and continuity logs for labs and referrals.
• Obtains vital signs and reports significant findings to the physician.
• Performs venipunctures as ordered; conducts audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Venipuncture

Audiometry

Vision testing

Patient care

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform routine clinical support under supervision of licensed practitioners. You will set up exam rooms, take vital signs, and assist with venipuncture and basic lab tasks.

Responsibilities include documenting recalls, communicating patient observations to clinic physicians, performing audiometry and vision tests, and supporting team with referrals and transfers as needed.