Temp Medical Assistant

About the role

The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a key role in delivering efficient, high-quality care to patients at Community Health Centers of the Central Coast (CHCCC). Depending on the site and specialty, the MA performs non-professional clinical duties, operates medical and laboratory equipment, and assists with patient care, including physically demanding tasks. Additionally, the MA supports the team with clerical duties and helps maintain effective workflow and operations.

Responsibilities

• Participates in assigned Patient Care Team duties and activities.
• Provides quality customer service using AIDET Standards.
• Administers medications via oral, parenteral routes, and topical routes as per Provider’s written orders.
• If unfamiliar with medication, refers to nursing drug handbook prior to administering and consults with Provider and/or RN on site.
• Performs preliminary intake of vitals and determines need for immunizations, lead screening, preventative exams, and other health maintenance recommendations for specific age groups.
• Performs in-house CLIA Waived laboratory tests (urinalysis, pregnancy tests, strep, etc.).
• Observes manufacturer instructions and ensures quality controls have been performed each day.
• Absists with referral and tracking for routine visits, ancillary services, and external providers, notes tracking in medical record and in the appropriate software program as indicated by CHCCC.
• Greets patients using two patient identifiers, escorts them to examination room, assists in monitoring patient waiting areas, including patient examination rooms in the event of an acute situation, and to minimize the patient's waiting and maximize the utilization of the provider and the clinic.
• Acts to minimize the emotional discomfort associated with an office visit. Provides comfort and encouragement for patients with anxiety.
• Maintains clean and safe patient areas.
• Follows safety procedures and report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Ensures appropriate documentation of immunizations, intake, vitals, medication reconciliation, etc., in electronic medical record.
• Maintains and adheres to HIPAA, employee confidentiality, and privileged communications (patient, employee, and corporation).
• Promotes the principle of health care integration and the Patient Centered Medical Home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited school in Medical Assisting or certification/registration (CMA/RMA) through a California Medical Board-approved medical assistant certifying organization. If MA does not have a CMA or RMA at time of hire, employee must be able to pass test within one year of employment.
• Minimum one year of recent medical assisting work experience in medical field preferred.
• Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, injections experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of patients or employees of organization.
• Bilingual (ability to read, speak, and write) in English and another language is desirable.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Abilities: Ability to apply sound judgment in understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form.
• Computer Skills: Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and keyboarding required. Microsoft Office skills required. Working knowledge of EHR required.

Benefits

Health screening requirements are subject to change based on CDC recommendations and federal, state, and/or local public health ordinances.

Pay

• Medical Assistant I: $22.50 - $24.81 per hour
• Medical Assistant II (Certified or Registered): $24.00 - $26.46 per hour
• Medical Assistant for San Luis Obispo or Cambria: $25.00 - $27.56 per hour

Schedule

Flexible work schedule that may include evenings/weekends, and travel as needed.