Medical Assistant I

NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION • Santa Clarita, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, the Medical Assistant performs non-invasive routine technical supportive services related to therapeutic and diagnostic patient care, following established policies, procedures, and techniques. The supervising licensed practitioner must be physically present in the treatment facility while these services are performed. The role also provides administrative, assistive, supportive clinical, and outreach activities. The Medical Assistant cannot evaluate or synthesize data.

For Family Medicine assignments, the Medical Assistant must demonstrate competency within 90 days of employment in clinical equipment and point-of-care testing, such as pregnancy tests and urine dip tests, and must know instrument sterilization procedures and processes. For Women’s Health Services assignments, the Medical Assistant must demonstrate the same competencies within 90 days, pass the Family Planning Health Worker written and video certification within six months, and preferably have at least one full year of paid experience in gynecology and/or obstetrics services.

The Medical Assistant must maintain current CPR certification and clinical competency, communicate sensitively and effectively with staff, patients, and families, and provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan. The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, completion of NEVHC’s mandatory Medical Interpretation course, confidentiality, and effective use of electronic medical records for patient intake, documentation, and appointment scheduling. A current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required if driving on the job is necessary.

Requirements

• Completion of a secondary or postsecondary Medical Assistant education program authorized or approved as specified in the posting.
• Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, maintained in compliance with corporate policy.
• Dependability, reliability, willingness to accept varied tasks, and ability to comprehend and follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and empathetically, with cultural sensitivity, with staff, patients, and family members.
• Ability to write and print legibly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and mature behavior; must be well groomed.
• Willingness and ability to work a varied and flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of NEVHC and its patients.
• Ability to demonstrate, through written and oral testing, the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care and knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Fluency in Spanish (speaking, translating, reading, and writing), and completion of NEVHC’s mandatory Medical Interpretation course.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient or client information.
• Ability to use electronic medical records effectively for patient intake, documentation, and appointment scheduling.
• Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage, and a driving record acceptable to NEVHC’s insurance carrier, if driving on the job is required.
• For Family Medicine assignments: demonstrate competency within 90 days of employment in clinical equipment and point-of-care testing, and knowledge of instrument sterilization procedures and processes.
• For Women’s Health Services assignments: demonstrate competency within 90 days of employment in clinical equipment and point-of-care testing, and knowledge of instrument sterilization procedures and processes; pass the Family Planning Health Worker written and video certification within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is preferred.
• For Women’s Health Services assignments, a minimum of one full year of paid experience in gynecology and/or obstetrics services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive routine technical supportive services related to therapeutic and diagnostic patient care under the supervision of a licensed practitioner who is physically present in the treatment facility.
• Provide administrative, assistive, supportive clinical, and outreach activities.
• Use clinical equipment and perform point-of-care testing in assigned Family Medicine or Women’s Health clinical areas.
• Maintain Medical Assistant competency levels established by corporate standards for clinical practice.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and identify age-specific needs across the lifespan.
• Use electronic medical records to intake and document patient information and schedule appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality of health care and other patient or client information.
• Complete the mandatory Medical Interpretation course offered at NEVHC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED