Medical Assistant I - Delano Garces CHC

• Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation!
• We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields.
• We also offer care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages.
• We don’t inquire about immigration status because we simply don’t need to know.
• If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient.

As we grow our team, we are looking for individuals who believe the patient is always #1.

• Why work for us?
• Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days per year
• A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
• 403(B) plan with company matching

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Please review the job details below and then click “apply.”

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Medical Assistant I who

The MA I will perform routine patient care, technical and supportive functions in a medical clinic setting. The Medical Assistant I will function within the scope of practice as described by the State of California Board.

Essential Functions

• Perform routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed heath care providers following established clinical protocols, policies, and procedures within their scope of education, training, and responsibilities.
• Facilitate the practice of their assigned provider(s) by performing routine clerical functions as assigned.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider order.
• Verify patient identity using two forms of identification. (i.e., Name and Date of Birth) as per HIPAA regulations.
• Assist medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and/or diagnostic examinations.
• Apply principles of infection control practices adopted by Clinica Sierra Vista.
• Perform Venipuncture among other lab duties.
• Document pertinent patient information, nursing procedures, and patient response in the Electronic Health Records System (ERH), following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.