Medical Assistant I, Primary Care (Full Time, Days) - GVHP

About the role

The Medical Assistant I at NorthBay Health provides direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. Duties may include administering medications upon completion of a medication administration course and specific supervision of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in support of a provider in an ambulatory care setting.
• Administer medications upon completion of a medication administration course and specific supervision of a physician.
• Distribute staff and patients as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Program or additional class work in medication administration required.
• Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire.
• AHA certification or equivalent in basic CPR required.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred.
• Completion of MA medication administration competency checklist required within 6 months of hire.
• One year of experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Previous experience with medication administration.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Licensure/Certification: Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire. Current AHA certification or equivalent in basic CPR. Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred. Completion of medication administration program or additional class work required within 6 months of hire. MA medication administration competency checklist completion required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: One year of experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred. Previous experience with medication administration.

Skills

• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Pay

Compensation structure varies based on position level and experience.

Schedule

Hours vary based on department and role needs.