Medical Assistant (TEMP)

Medical Assistant (TEMP) Vanguard Medical Corporation Shafter, CA Job Details Full-time From $21 an hour 4 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Vascular access Spanish CPR Certification Blood sampling Medication administration EHR systems ICD coding English Basic life support Patient care Medical assisting Certified Medical Assistant Full Job Description Bilingual - English/ Spanish

REQUIRED MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE

(REQUIRED)

TEMP TO PERM HIRE POSSIBILITY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Checking patient's vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, breathing rate and temperature.

Taking physical exam:

height and weight, as well as looking for deformities or irregularities on the patient's body. Obtaining patient's medical history (conditions, medications and allergies) Recording of any findings into the patient charts and alerting the provider of the results. Perform treatment such as administer medications and injections as ordered by the provider Responsible to collect any samples for laboratory testing and draw blood when needed Prepare patient for examination Provide patient education and family planning counseling Stocking exam rooms with supplies Cleaning medical instruments and equipment Complete any laboratory paperwork, any needed forms and route slips File/ scan any information needed for patient's record Provide patients charge summary and schedule patient's next visit when applicable Any other duties as required by provider

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduated from a medical assistant program Must have a venipuncture certificate or equivalent At least two year experience as Medical Assistant Bilingual - English/ Spanish

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. Ability to sit/stand/walk for 5-7 hours per day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and 40 pounds (on wheels). Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Works closely with patients, providers and co-workers. The potential exists for handling hazardous and/or infectious material, therefore, good judgment is necessary at all times. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a health care environment. On-site workplace environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person