Medical Assistant

Orange County, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 49379 - 59633

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CAREER DESCRIPTION

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

Premium Pay

In addition to the hourly salary eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the item listed below:

Bilingual pay:Qualified employees who meet the criteria found(page 16)shall receive an additional forty $0.40 cents per hour for all hours paid.

This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59p.m. (PST)on the day the Countys needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Medical Assistant positions. This eligible list may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

THE AGENCY
The County of OrangeHealth Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas Administrative Services Behavioral Health Services Correctional Health ServicesPublic Health Services andSpecialized Medical Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE DEPARTMENT
Through assessment policy development and assurancePublic Health Servicesprovides a wide range of services aimed at reducing death and disability by reducing the transmission of communicable diseases preventing and lessening the impact of chronic diseases and ensuring healthy and safe environments.

THE PROGRAM
17th Street Testing Treatment and Care (TTC) Clinic is a co-located Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic (STD) and a HIV Ambulatory Care Clinic. TTC provides high quality STD and HIV services including medical care case management HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy (Rapid ART) AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) information & education on STD and HIV care Ryan White eligibility screening HIV partner services and treatment adherence.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Medical Assistant provides integral support to clinic operations within the TTC Clinic. Under the direct supervision of a clinician nurse practitioner or registered nurse the Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties including but not limited to:

Performing venipuncture for blood specimen collection; administering subcutaneous or intramuscular injections and medications; and providing medications orally sublingually topically vaginally rectally or as a single dose to patient for immediate self-administration.
Conducting urine pregnancy tests and micro urinalysis dipstick testing.
Scheduling and preparing patients for examination by recording vital signs height weight and demographic information (name age sex and date of birth). Completing basic patient history including the history of present illness or complaint and past medical family and social history.
Explaining procedures and obtaining necessary consents and authorizations. Preparing providing and maintaining medical records/charts for clinician nurse practitioner or nurse.
Processing authorizations and referrals.
Assisting with examinations and treatments collecting and documenting specimens such as urine stool or sputum.
Calling in medication refills to pharmacy when there is no change to dosage or type of medication.
Ordering supplies maintaining inventory and ensuring exam rooms instruments and/or supplies are clean and properly stocked.
Performing front office tasks such as patient registration (check-in/checkout) chart preparation answering phones scheduling appointments and filing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess at least one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience including performing venipunctures administering vaccinations and medications and point-of-care testing. Bilingual skills specificallySpanish andVietnamese are highly desired for the current position. Additionally experience (including lived experience) providing care and services to the uninsured and under-insured populations including working with the following populations: people living with HIV people diagnosed with an STD Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) individuals substance use disorders unhoused/unstably housed and people with incarceration history is also highly desirable but not required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrateknowledge and experience inthe following competencies:

Professional and Technical Expertise Legal & Regulatory Navigation

Knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV basics
Knowledge of community resources for referring clients to specialty care and other services
Collecting routine laboratory specimens including but not limited to blood and urine samples Pap smears blood glucose testing and STD lab screening
Knowledge ofHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines to protect client confidentiality
Proficiency in using computer and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Interpersonal Savvy Customer Focus Handling Stress

Delivering quality client-centered care and services and advocate for clients
Providing effective customer service
Respecting background diversity when working with patient
Working collaboratively with patients and staff
Providing service in a fast-paced ambulatory care clinic
Maintaining a calm demeanor during stressful encounters

Oral Communication Writing

Communicating effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing
Reporting relevant medical information to nursing and medical staff efficiently

Displaying Ownership and Accountability Personal Effectiveness

Functioning independently and in accordance with established protocols
Effective time management skills and strong organizational skills

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates are required to possess a current and valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification - AHA healthcare provider cardby date of appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Medical Assistant classificationas well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.

Candidates must attach to their applicationa valid Medical Assistant Certification by an institution or instructor authorized to provide Medical Assistant training pursuant to the standards established by the California Division of Licensingas well asa certification as phlebotomist or certificate of completion of the course requirements for venipuncture and skin puncture.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening qualified applicants will be referred to the next stepin the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via e-mail of their status in the process.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment (Unproctored)Multiple-Choice (Weighted 100%)
Applicants who meet desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments. Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code if applicable. Only the most qualified applicants will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:

Emailis the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click herefor additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Gazala Yerunkarat or .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

CAREER DESCRIPTIONMEDICAL ASSISTANT Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.Premium PayIn addition to the hourly salary eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the item...