Medical Assistant 1

Full Time Employee Benefits

• 21 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Observed Holidays
• Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
• 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness!
• 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
• Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
• Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)

Areas of Responsibility

• Rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs including height, weight, BMI, temperature, respirations and blood pressure
• Provides patient education and follow-up care instructions
• Works closely with providers to provide high quality care to each patient by addressing their health needs and concerns
• Performs routine screening procedures, such as hearing and vision test and document findings
• Performs various medical assistant procedures, including but not limited to: finger sticks for hemoglobin checks; ear washes; nebulizer treatments; urine dipsticks; specimen collection for throat and/or urine cultures; wound cleaning; PPD placement; INR; glucose; HCG; and Hemoglobin A1C

Education/Experience

• Satisfactory completion of an accredited medical assistant program in California, or documented equivalent training in a physician’s office (at minimum, training must conform to the state’s program of California Medical Assistant Regulations BPC 1366.1-1366.4)
• Entry level position up to one year of experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Completed Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited organization (Medical Assistant Program/School) is required
• State MA Certification preferred, but not required. If certified, must be current and maintain competency
• Injection certifications and or competency
• Must have current BLS certification

Candidate Requirements

• Candidate must be able to successfully meet PHC’s credentialing and privileging requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish with children and adults in person, on the telephone, and in writing required
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and request from patients, co-workers, and others as necessary