Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc. · 1 day ago
Temp Medical Assistant
San Luis Obispo, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.50/hr - $27.56/hr
1+ years expCommunity Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients. The Temp Medical Assistant plays a key role in delivering efficient patient care, performing clinical duties, and supporting clerical operations under the supervision of the Health Center Manager and Clinic Services Supervisor.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Actively 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, MA is unfamiliar with medication, he/she 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
May assist 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
Ensure appropriate documentation of immunizations, intake, vitals, medication reconciliation, etc., in electronic medical record
May act as an interpreter, using proper and formal grammar, when necessary between the patient and provider
Cleans and disinfects instruments and prepares for sterilization by placing instruments in appropriate solution(s) as per manufacturers and CHC guidelines
Answers telephones to take messages, completes all task in inbox and assists in patient needs, and ensures that all messages are answered at the end of each day
Attends meetings and trainings as required by the supervisor
Ability to work with high volume of patients, internal/external customers, and deal with frequent changes, delay or unexpected events
Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures, inclusive of infection control rules and regulations
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults or geriatrics)
Demonstrates knowledge of domestic violence, child and dependent abuse protocols
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence with patients
Maintains and adheres to HIPAA, employee confidentiality, and privileged communications (patient, employee, and corporation)
Promote the principle of health care integration and the Patient Centered Medical Home
Qualification
Required
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
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 inquiries or complaints
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of patients or employees of organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to apply sound judgment in understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form
Ability to make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents
Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and keyboarding required
Microsoft Office skills required
Working knowledge of EHR required
Competency in EHR system required
Possession of current, valid, unrestricted California Driver's License (Class C) is required
A current CPR (BLS-C) card is required
Must obtain a valid CPR card within the first 30 days of employment if not certified at the time of hire
Required to pass a criminal history background check and drug screen upon hire
Annual health examination; annual Tuberculosis skin test clearance or chest x-ray; proof of immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B; proof of Tdap vaccine; during current flu season, must provide proof of influenza vaccine or a signed declination form
If declined, a flu mask is mandatory during flu season
Preferred
Minimum one year of recent medical assisting work experience in medical field preferred
Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, injections experience preferred
Bilingual (ability to read, speak, and write) in English and another language is desirable
Company
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc.
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc.
501-1000 employees
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Victoria Wood
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