Outpatient Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Lab Support

Adventist Health; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 43,642,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health is hiring a Medical Assistant in Clearlake, CA to support outpatient clinic operations. The role involves assisting physicians and nursing staff, preparing patients, taking vital signs, and performing basic lab tasks in a controlled clinic setting.

The position requires high school graduation or GED, CPR certification, and preferred phlebotomy credentials. Clinic experience and knowledge of medical terminology are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Clinic/medical office experience preferred.
• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Basic medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist or his designee.
• Cross-trains for front office functions and fills in as needed.
• Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality of staff, patient and administrative information in the clinic, hospital and community setting.
• Maintains lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner.
• Observes all clinic protocols and procedures as written.
• Performs waived lab tests and lab internal QCs. Prepares samples for shipment to hospital lab.
• Prepares patient for provider exam and collects all baseline information and records in the patient chart.
• Takes patient vital signs, height and weight measurements. Records results in patient chart.
• Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR Certification

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Adventist Health is hiring a Medical Assistant in Clearlake, CA to support outpatient clinic operations. The role involves assisting physicians and nursing staff, preparing patients, taking vital signs, and performing basic lab tasks in a controlled clinic setting.

The position requires high school graduation or GED, CPR certification, and preferred phlebotomy credentials. Clinic experience and knowledge of medical terminology are advantageous.