Job detail

Medical Assistant, Per Diem, Float Pool

Adventist Health

#CPR Certification #HIPAA #Vital Signs #Phlebotomy #Medical Terminology #Patient Charting #E-Verify #Medical Assistant #Joint Commission

Quick overview

Provides technical and administrative support to physicians and RNs in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include collecting patient baseline information, taking vital signs, and performing waived lab tests.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED and current CPR certification. Experience in a medical office and phlebotomy certification are preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificateHIPAA CompliancePatient CarePhlebotomyCPRMedical TerminologyAdministrative SupportVital Signs CollectionLab Testing

Job description

Job Requirements

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 as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Job Summary • Exempt

No
In accordance with the Medical Board of California, works under general supervision of the clinic physicians supported by the clinic nursing supervisor, clinic manager, clinic mid-levels and RN, in a controlled outpatient care area and performs a variety of duties. This position is represented by RCHEA.

Standards of Behavior

Line of Responsibility and Authority • LINE OF AUTHORITY

Medical Assistant (Outpatient) - Clinic Medical Director---Clinic Supervisor

Professionalism and Self-Development

Education and Qualifications • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Clinic/medical office experience preferred
Education
AND
EXPERIENCE: High School graduate or GED preferred
Licenses
OR
CERTIFICATIONS: Current CPR Certification
Licenses
OR
CERTIFICATIONS: Phlebotomy certification preferred
QUALIFICATIONS: Basic medical terminology preferred.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills
ACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions
CONFIDENTIALITY: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospital
EQUIPMENT USED: Cell phone
EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, telephone/voicemail system, laser printer
EQUIPMENT USED: Medication injections (if qualified and within scope of practice)
EQUIPMENT USED: Photocopier, fax machine
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (a): This job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.
POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS: Category 3 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and the assisting in cases of emergency medical care or first aid is not a requirement of employment. Tasks that involve handling of implements or utensils, use of the public or shared bathroom facilities, telephones, and personal contacts such as handshaking, are all considered Category 3 tasks.)

Job Roles

Medical Assistant (Outpatient) (AHCL)
Assists practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist or his designee.
Cross-trains for front office functions and fills in as needed.
Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
Maintains confidentiality of staff, patient and administrative information in the clinic, hospital and community setting.
Maintains lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner.
Observes all clinic protocols and procedures as written.
Performs waived lab tests and lab internal QCs. Prepares samples for shipment to hospital lab.
Prepares patient for provider exam and collects all baseline information and records in the patient chart.
Takes patient vital signs, height and weight measurements. Records results in patient chart.
Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.