Medical Assistant
Company: JWCH Institute
Location: Bellflower
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionPosition Description: The Medical Assistant is
under the direct supervision of the Clinic Administrator /
Designee. Within the regulatory scope of practice, the Medical
Assistant assists in the provision of direct patient care by
performing routine patient care procedures, technical and
supportive functions in the recuperative care or ambulatory clinic
setting. Certain tasks may require the prior competency
verification before performing. Principal Responsibilities:
- Performs routine (noninvasive) patient care functions as
prescribed by licensed health care personnel following established
clinic policies and procedures within defined scope of education,
training and responsibilities
- Collects and records patient data including height, weight,
BMI, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, pulse
oximeter, and peak flow measurement, according to established
policies and procedures
- Collects urine, sputum and stool specimens by noninvasive
techniques,
- Performs lab tests, including finger sticks, after appropriate
training and verification of competency,
- Administers immunizations and all medications per provider's
order after a licensed health care professional verifies the
correct medication and dosage,
- Performs venipuncture and PPD skin placement, and documents
measurement of PPD skin test and reports information directly to
the provider or to the Registered Nurse
- Performs simple lab tests, including finger sticks,
- Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control
per policy and procedures,
- Consistently uses and reinforces proper body mechanics and
appropriate personal protection equipment,
- Provides basic health information and education to patients
using established policies and procedures,
- Works with patients on self-management goal as defined in the
case management contract and/or under the direction of a licensed
health care provider.
- Performs routine clerical functions as assigned
- Schedules routine and follow-up appointments
- Accurately files all patients' labs, X-ray, EKG results and
other documents after the provider has seen and signed off the
information.
- Maintains patient privacy at all times
- Completes competency requirements effectively and
efficiently
- Performs other duties and tasks as may be required or
assigned.Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant school with a
current MA certificate
- Verification of appropriate hours in approved Medical Assistant
course to perform venipuncture
- Current BLS certificate from the American Heart
Association
- Two years' experience in an ambulatory clinic preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.JWCH requires employees
to be vaccinated with exceptions only as required by law (i.e.
medical or religion).PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position requires prolonged
sitting at a computer, some bending, lifting, stooping and
stretching. Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, photocopy machine,
telephone, and other office equipment is also required. Employees
hired for this position must be able to perform the essential
functions of this job without imposing significant risk of
substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others
Employee BenefitsJWCH Institute, Inc., offers competitive salaries
for all positions. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are
provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards medical,
dental, vision, and life insurance premiums. The agency offers sick
leave and vacation accrual, 11 paid holidays, jury duty pay,
mileage reimbursement, employee parking, direct deposit, credit
union, and an employee assistance program. In addition JWCH offers
a 401(k) Profit Sharing plan to employees who work a minimum of
1,000 hours per fiscal year.Wesley Health Centers, JWCH Institute
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: JWCH Institute, Bellflower , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Bellflower, California
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