Medical Assistant Part Time
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Job Location:
Susanville, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 21 - 25
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Medical Assistant (MA)
Summary: The Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical support services for the clinic providers. The Medical Assistant (MA) performs patient-oriented procedures under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing high standards of patient care maintaining a positive caring professional attitude and working together with all staff members as a team player. Reports to the Director of Nursing.
Physical demands: Frequent: standing and walking lifting and moving objects up to 24lbs positioning patients exposure to bodily fluids exposure to infectious disease exposure to emotional crisis of others repetitive motion (hands/arms) independent problem solving. Constant: listening speaking in person or on the phone close eye work reading and writing working with the public and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
CLINICAL PRACTICE
- Prepares and stocks rooms daily. Ensures adequate supplies and equipment are in each exam room.
- Reviews patient charts for completeness ensuring all pertinent information is available (i.e. lab reports X-ray reports).
- Escorts patients to exam rooms.
- Obtains all patients vital signs with accurate readings: temperature pulse respiration weight and blood pressure with proper documentation in the electronic health record.
- Assists and/or chaperones all patients as appropriate.
- Collects and processes specimens accurately:
- Urine UC/CS
- Stool OB
- Urine dip
- Sputum
- Urine HCG
- Throat culture - Wound culture
- - Hematocrit
- Blood glucose/finger stick/one touch monitor
TECHNICAL AND ETHICAL COMPETENCY
- Adheres to Northeastern Rural Health Clinics clinical policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates patient advocacy which ensures patients rights to privacy safety and confidentiality.
- Selects appropriate areas of growth for maintaining current practice
- Maintains accountability which includes efficient use of time and materials.
- Maintains exam room with supplies restocking the rooms appropriately.
- Maintains an organized and clean patient environment.
- Demonstrates consistent proficiency in documentation.
- Makes arrangements for referrals and other services according to providers orders.
OTHER DUTIES
- Performs other duties as assigned demonstrating flexibility and willingness to do extra work as needed on an intermittent basis.
- May be cross-trained for other programs. Once trained may be required to work in other programs as needed.
INDIVIDUAL CRITERIA
- Attendance and punctuality is required.
- Is responsive to supervisory feedback utilizing constructive criticism in a positive manner. Maintains open communication and observes chain of command.
- Is a team player working well with peers and other staff.
- Is sensitive to customer service issues displaying a positive attitude to patients co-workers and the organization as a whole.
- Maintains strict confidentiality. Does not disclose confidential information regarding patients co-workers or the organization to unauthorized individuals in or out of the organization.
- Observes the dress code; appearance and grooming are appropriate.
- Adheres to NRHC policies and code of conduct.
Qualifications
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent no certification needed. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment maintain patient confidentiality prioritize to maintain optimum clinic back office flow be flexible to meet the needs of patients and co-workers and use discretion/good judgment. Must have the ability to work various shifts Saturday shifts as needed and rotate when needed to other sites. Must have a valid California drivers license auto liability insurance and eligibility to work in the United States.
LVN students are encouraged to apply. Go to to apply on our website.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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