Medical Assistant, Primary Care Templeton, Full Time, Days

LOCATION SUMMARY:

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients and in coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Works as a team with other staff members to achieve patient care objectives. Identifies and seeks solutions for any clinical problems and reports them to the affected department. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Work Experience:

•    High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

•    Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

•    Medical Assistant (CMA) certification: Preferred

•    Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required

•    Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire: Preferred

•    Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.