Lead Certified Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Full Time

Adventist Health

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay. Job Summary: Performs non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited institution: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or California Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Medical Assistant - NCCT (NCCT) or Certified Medical Assistant- NHA (CMA-NHA) or Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Medical Assistant (MA) or American Medical Tech Board MA (MA-AMT): Required

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) within six months of hire: Preferred
Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Responsibilities

Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients.
Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
Maintains responsibility for accurately and responsively performing routine assigned tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practitioner for patient care.
Performs simple, routine tasks of care for patients and reports patients’ status and concerns to Registered Nurses (RNs).
Performs blood collection by venipuncture and arterial puncture.
Assists in preparation of specimens, operation of selected equipment and clerical duties.
Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior healthcare staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
Maintains responsibility for accurately and responsively performing routine assigned tasks of limited complexity, e.g., checking blood pressure, taking vitals, recording medicines and scribing.
Performs audiometry and vision testing, as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.