Medical Assistant I - Delano Garces CHC

Clinica Sierra Vista•Delano, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation, dedicated to serving diverse communities including agricultural workers, inner-city residents, rural and isolated populations, and families from various cultural backgrounds, regardless of income level or immigration status. The organization is committed to treating every patient equally. They are seeking a Medical Assistant I to perform routine patient care, technical, and supportive functions within a medical clinic setting, adhering to the scope of practice defined by the State of California Board. The ideal candidate will prioritize patient care.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program Required.
Possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card required.
Possess and maintain a California Driver’s license.
Competency in venipuncture must be obtained within one (1) year of hire date. Current staff must receive competency in venipuncture within one (1) year of the job descriptions revision date.
Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista’s employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval.

Nice To Haves

Venipuncture experience preferred at time of hire
Experience in EHR Documentation is highly desired

Responsibilities

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.
Able to perform other duties as assigned and directed.