Medical Assistant

Are you a compassionate and proactive individual with a strong desire to support both patients and healthcare professionals? We are looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our vibrant healthcare team. In this important role, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care and contribute to the smooth operation of our practice.

As a Medical Assistant, you will work alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to deliver exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include performing clinical and administrative tasks, such as taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, managing patient records, and ensuring a welcoming environment for patients. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our patients receive timely and efficient care.

If you are enthusiastic about providing hands-on patient support, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to grow within a dynamic medical setting, we invite you to apply and become a key member of our dedicated team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
 Confer with patients, measure vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature,
blood pressure, weight, and height, using the age-appropriate tools
(auscultator, B/P) to ensure accurate results and record information on
patients’ chart.
 Chart patients’ chief complaint and able to chart required elements of
patient intake, as well as other MA charting responsibilities
 Basic performance of autoclaving, spore check, cleaning the autoclave,
and the proper wrapping/packaging of instruments.
 Prepare exam rooms between patient visits and stock patient exam rooms
consistently.
 Operate electrocardiograph (EKG), oxygen saturation monitors, pulmonary
function tests, vision and hearing tests, ear and eye irrigations, peak flow,
nebulizer, and sphygmomanometer.
 Administer all medications/injections and immunizations per FFM policy
and as directed by practitioner/registered nurse, using the proper
calculations of doses and the seven rights of administration of all
medications prescribed.
 Set-up, assist and clean up on minor procedures such as pap, mole
removal, minor lacerations, etc.
 Set up and assist in age-appropriate well child exams/CHDP including
immunizations and accurate documentation of information
 Follow guidelines for universal precautions including hand washing and
use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate.
 Perform HCG, Micro and Rapid Strep and QC according to site specific lab
guidelines and proficiently obtain specimens and cultures for the lab.
 Obtain diabetic labs at the beginning of patient’s visit (i.e. HGB, A1c blood
sugar, urine micro) per DM HCM protocol.
 Schedule appointments and follow up visits as per clinic procedure.

 Keep medical areas clean and properly disinfected following standard
practices of medical asepsis, including exam rooms, hallways, lab and
other areas.
 Perform chart scrubbing and updating of the Health Care Maintenance
function (HCM) in EMR.
 Perform duties including standard intake, telephone call documentation,
prepping/routing refill encounters, patient health questionnaires, and
managing staff messages from Athena tasks.
 Maintain a basic understanding of and adherence to HIPAA, HITECH and
CA regulations on privacy.
 Adhere to the basic MA Scope of Practice in California.
 Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor

Skills and Qualifications:
 Ability and desire to work as a member of a team in order to enhance
patient and staff experience and support team decisions.
 A high level of professionalism
 Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
 Basic computer skills; internet, Word and email.
 Exercises sound and responsible judgment.
 Excellent interpersonal skills.
 Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm,
consistent, and equitable manner.
 Ability to consistently and accurately chart patient information.
 Basic knowledge of the MA Scope of Practice in California.

Education and Experience:
 California driver’s license
 2 years of working in healthcare field
 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (can be completed upon hire)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21