Medical Assistant I (Full Time, Days) - VV Primary Care

NorthBay Health•Vacaville, CA

22h•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

At NorthBay Health, the Medical Assistant I is responsible for providing direct patient care in support of a provider in an ambulatory care setting under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. The Medical Assistant I may administer medications upon completion of a medication administration course and specific supervision of a physician. Distribution of staff and patients may require reassignment to other areas.

Requirements

Direct patient care experience.
Ability to administer medications (oral, injections, nebulizer treatments).
Ability to document patient encounters.
Ability to review preventative guidelines and patient status.
Ability to schedule patients for procedures.
Ability to collect non-invasive lab specimens.
Ability to provide specific treatments under physician direction.
Professional demeanor in appearance and attitude.
Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a medication administration course.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care according to area assigned, per organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Prepares patient for provider including vital signs and collection of clinical data.
Administers medications to patients, including, oral, injections, and nebulizer treatments from approved list as ordered by provider.
Ensures smooth operation of the provider’s office practice.
Assists provider and/or performs procedures in assigned area within scope of practice.
Documents patient encounters according to nursing policies.
Reviews preventative guidelines, patient status regarding these guidelines and arranges for appropriate follow-up.
Anticipates need for appropriate Health Education material.
Assists provider to ensure follow-up on abnormal results or ongoing problems.
Schedules patients for procedures and provides educational materials as necessary.
Actively participates in QI activities.
Presents a professional demeanor in appearance and attitude.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Floats to other areas as needed.
Collect non-invasive lab specimens.
Under the direction of physician, provides specific treatments in accordance with nursing procedures.