Medical Assistant Per Diem - Women's Health Clinic - 140678

Per Diem position at 20% appointment (approximately 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday) based in La Jolla Ambulatory Clinics. Must be available to work at three different clinics in La Jolla, overtime, and rotating weekends as needed.

About the Role

Under direct supervision of the Women's Pelvic Medicine Clinic manager and general supervision of clinic providers and licensed nursing staff, performs patient care duties within the business and professions code of the State of California and/or The Joint Commission (TJC) regulations. Provides non-licensed medical support to medical care providers in an outpatient setting, including front office services on a routine or back-up basis.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and manage associated patient system screens.
• Ensure accurate billing and perform environmental care functions.
• Manage equipment and supplies, including cleaning and disinfecting the environment.
• Room patients, set up equipment and instruments, and maintain sterile technique as required.
• Independently perform and/or assist providers with exams and procedures, including administering injections.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze specimens, including performing venipuncture.
• Provide instructions, training, test results, and advice to patients with proper provider authorization.
• Call in prescriptions and sterilize instruments.
• Clean and calibrate equipment, stock exam rooms, and provide proper documentation in patient charts.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program.
• BART or BLS/CPR at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant in an acute care facility or Ob/Gyn.
• One (1) year of experience with procedures, reception, authorizations, and referrals.
• Medical terminology training or certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working in women's health or urology.
• Demonstrated experience assisting with procedures.

Special Conditions

• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

Pay

Hourly pay: $30.75. Annual full pay range: $64,206 (prorated for 20% appointment). Factors determining compensation include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.