Medical Assistant - On-the-Job Training
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Location | Education Required | Compensation | Experience Required | # of Openings | Shift Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Garden Grove, CA | See below | $22.24 per hour | See below | 2 (One Spanish/ One Vietnamese) | 40-hours per week |
Position Summary:
Established in 1998 to serve medically underserved populations with culturally and linguistically responsive care, helping thousands of uninsured individuals access health coverage. Today, the clinic operates more than 20 programs serving low-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with mental and developmental disabilities.
Essential Job Duties:
Obtain vital signs including but not limited to blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, respirations and temperature
Record patients medical and social history, along with information such as test results
Timely charting utilizing eClinicalWorks
Prepare and administer medications as directed and supervised by providers
Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, log the specimens appropriately and prepare them for specific tests
Prepare examination rooms and ensure that all rooms are neat and clean
Clean and sterilize all instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
Comply with all SHC policies and procedures along with HIPAA regulations
Provide accurate information and appropriate assistance to patients, visitors, and medical team of the clinic
Use good judgement and appropriate resources in dealing with difficult patients
Attend and participate in staff meetings and continuing education
Complete data entry into various medical software systems including eClinicalWorks
Track inventory and manage adequate stocking of medical supplies
Manage the medical office infection control plan to meet OSHA and CDC standards
Assist in projects such as quality assurance studies as directed by the Lead Medical Assistant, QI Supervisor, Chief Medical Officer and/or Clinical Manager
Put patients at ease and explain physicians’ instructions precisely and accurately
Other duties as assigned
Requirements/Qualifications:
Medical Assistant Certificate optional
Must be bilingual in Vietnamese or Spanish
BLS Training/Certificate
2-3 years experience working/interning in a community setting or with a community organization preferred
Ability to proceed on own initiative using independent judgement and discretion
Possess excellent coordination skills, along with verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and time management skills
Strong multi-taskings skills and ability to be proficient and timely with multiple deadlines
Skills Developed:
Knowledge of clinical and physician/patient protocols
Obtain vital signs including but not limited to blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, respirations and temperature
Record patients medical and social history, along with information such as test results
Prepare and administer medications as directed and supervised by providers
Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, log the specimens appropriately and prepare them for specific tests
Prepare examination rooms and ensure that all rooms are neat and clean
Clean and sterilize all instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
Comply with all SHC policies and procedures along with HIPAA regulations
Provide accurate information and appropriate assistance to patients, visitors, and medical team of the clinic
Complete data entry into various medical software systems including eClinicalWorks
Track inventory and manage adequate stocking of medical supplies
Manage the medical office infection control plan to meet OSHA and CDC standards
Put patients at ease and explain physicians’ instructions precisely and accurately
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
Sick Time Off
13 Paid Holidays
Hours of Operation
Monday – Saturday 8am – 5pm, occasional weekends
Uniform
Scrubs and non-slip shoes
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