Medical Evaluations Assistant (2430) City College of San Francisco

Under immediate supervision assists physicians nurse practitioners and physicians assistants in administering a variety of medical tests such as visual acuity color vision hearing blood pressure hemoglobin fingerstick blood glucose monitoring phlebotomy vaccines tuberculin skin testing pregnancy testing nasal- and nasopharyngeal swabs urinalysis and temperature. Supports front office operations and assists with appointment scheduling and patient intake.

Please note the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to the 2430 Medical Assistant job class code and not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Administers mandated screenings (e.g. vital signs height and weight measurements etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate patient care.
2. Assesses and prepares patient for medical visit (e.g. accurate collection of health history chief complaint any needed objective data such as TPR BP Ht Wt urinalysis pregnancy testing Strep A testing finger stick blood sugar hemoglobin and cholesterol testing phlebotomy etc.) for the purpose of identifying problems referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
3. Assists students in a variety of health related activities (e.g. referrals filling out insurance claims/reimbursements HealthySF enrollment Med-Cal enrollment etc.) for the purpose of providing students with necessary assistance.
4. Attends meetings workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of gathering information required to perform functions.
5. Communicates with students health care providers and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment and/or complying with legal requirements.
6. Distributes information on a variety of health subjects (e.g. outreach informational flyers classroom presentations etc.) for the purpose of providing informational materials to teachers students and/or the public.
7. Maintains medical records (e.g. prescription dispensing log medical emergency cards etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by regulatory requirements.
8. Manages clinical laboratory (e.g. proper handling of all laboratory specimens arrange timely pick- ups and deliveries scan and/or enter lab data file hard copies of labs etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in patient care.
9. Organizes and carry out yearly medical equipment recertification and college wide AED recertification for the purpose of ensuring availability in an emergency and in compliance with legal requirements.
10. Performs procedures for students as directed by a licensed health care professional (e.g. TB skin tests phlebotomy immunizations etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for students.
11. Places orders and stocks all clinical medical supplies from various locations for the purpose of keeping all clinical rooms maintained with appropriate supplies.
12. Prepares the exam rooms and needed patients supplies (e.g. appropriate paperwork labels lab work exam supplies etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate procedures are followed and are in compliance with mandated requirements.
13. Responds to campus emergencies as directed by the emergency response team for the purpose of providing immediate emergency medical care and/or contacting additional assistance.
14. Trains student workers student volunteers and/or internship/externship students for the purpose of guiding and monitoring their activities; and providing an effective health program.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Possession of a recognized Medical Assistant Degree or Certificate.

License and Certification

• Possession of a valid Certified Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services is required for those who have not completed a training program with a module in blood draw or for those assigned to locations that require the Certificate by laws and/or regulations.

Substitution:

• Any of the following may substitute for the required education:
• Completion of an EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic) Training Program; or
• Completion of a U.S. Military Corpsman Training Program; or
• Completion of an EMT Training Program AND one (1) year of verifiable prehospital or emergency department clinical work experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1.
2. Knowledge of medical terminology.
3. Ability or Skill to keep routine records concerning medical examinations; summarize data in report form; operating routine medical examination equipment such as stethoscopes audiometers spirometers and color vision and visual acuity charts.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Strong organizational skills.
6. Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
7. Bilingual in more than one language; preference given to most commonly spoken languages at the college (Spanish Mandarin Cantonese).
8. 1 year of more of work experience as a medical assistant in an outpatient health care setting
9. Experience in a health care setting at an educational institution.
10. Demonstrated experience working with an Electronic Health Record system (EHR).
11. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel etc.)
12. Experience working with local and state health departments
13. Training in disaster response or emergency preparedness

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this position the following materials must be submitted by the filing deadline. Applications filed without the required documents will be rejected. NOTE: THE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY PORTION OF APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED.

1. Completion of online application (start by clicking on Apply for this Position button at the top of this page); AND
2. A letter expressing interest in the position specifically indicating how you meet the Minimum and Desirable Qualifications as listed in this announcement and identifying the department above; AND
3. A current resume summarizing educational background and related work experience; AND
4. A current list of three (3) recent employer references with names addresses telephone numbers and e-mail addresses that include supervisors managers and coworkers. A minimum of two references must be current or previous supervisors/managers. (If you are among the final candidates references will be contacted.) AND
5. Educational verification as stated below:

Verification of qualifying education must include copies of transcripts. diplomas or certificates posting your degree(s) or major(s). If verification cannot be obtained the applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why such verification cannot be obtained.
Request for waiver will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Foreign degree(s)/coursework used as qualifying to meet minimum qualifications must be evaluated by a foreign degree evaluation services organization before an application can be processed. Please contact the City College of San Francisco Human Resources Department at for evaluation sources.

Failure to submit the required verification or request for waiver with the application at the time of filing will result in rejection of the application.

Verification of Experience:
Verification may be requested at any time during this recruitment and selection process. If requested verification of experience needed to qualify must be submitted on the employers letterhead and indicate the name of the applicant job title dates of employment hours/week and duties performed and must be signed by the supervisor and/or appropriate company representative.

Verification of experience may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on an case-by-case basis. Failure to submit the required verification or request for a waiver at the time of verification is requested may result in the rejection of the application.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment:

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine applicants qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the department will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.

Note: Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Additional Information :

Benefits:

New employees hired on or after October 1 2013 will contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF)

Additional Days off with Pay: As stipulated in the appropriate bargaining agreements and board resolutions Classified employees working full-year (260 days/year) work schedules are granted as paid days off the days between Christmas Day and New Years Day as well as an additional five (5) paid days off during spring break. Eligible school-term-only (STO) employees who are not scheduled to work the designated days between Christmas and New Years Day shall be granted three (3) paid days off to be scheduled by mutual agreement between the employee and supervisor. Eligible school-term only (STO) employees who are not scheduled to work the days designated as Spring Break will not be paid for these days off.

ADA Statement:

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at  to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification religion age gender marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation disability or AIDS/HIV status medical conditions gender identity or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian gay bisexual transgender or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information contact the Human Resources Department at .

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please send your inquires to Edward Tang Sr. Human Resources Analyst at .

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

Remote Work :

No