Medical Assistant (General)(Bilingual)

This is general patient care support work in a municipal health facility. An employee in this class implements or assists in implementing physician's orders and performs technical services and procedures necessary to provide comprehensive health care services to adult and pediatric patients. Work assignments include operating specialized medical equipment, contact with patients, organizing supplies and equipment, and cleaning of equipment and patient care areas. Positions may be assigned to work in a Health Center laboratory, to perform laboratory support, quality control and proficiency testing duties. Work is performed under the supervision of a nursing superior.