Medical Assistant (Non-Exempt/Part-time)

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE

Medical Assistant (Non-Exempt/Part-time)

DEPARTMENT

Primary Care

REPORTS TO

Medical Clinic Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant supports primary care providers by delivering clinical and clerical care primarily to underserved populations. Key duties include patient intake, taking vitals, performing vaccinations/injections, phlebotomy (as necessary), EHR documentation, and assisting with physical exams while adhering to California's scope of practice laws for medical assistants. Some of the

MAIN DUTIES

Interview patients and record their medical history Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room, providing examination gowns and drapes, positioning them for the examination and/or treatment, and arranging exam room instruments, supplies, and equipment; Measure patients' vital signs, such as their blood pressure and weight Help physicians with patient examinations Give patients injections or medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law Schedule patient appointments Collect and prepare samples of blood and other specimens for laboratory tests Enter patient information, such as their vital signs and test results, into medical records Provides patients with treatment plan estimates, lab orders, referrals if needed, clinical summaries, and reschedules patients at the end of patient visit Other related duties as assigned Requirements High School Diploma; BLS/CPR certification; M.A. Certificate/Diploma from an accredited California school; Equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement, but must include experience working in high-patient volume community health center; Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred; Knowledge of Medi-Cal managed care requirements and terminology is a must.

Pay:

$24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person