Medical Assistant I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Reports to the Director of Primary Care. Works under the direct supervision of the Licensed Medical Care Provider. Responsible for providing basic nursing care to the patients assigned to the Primary Care Clinic. A Phlebotomist is a healthcare professional responsible for drawing blood from patients for medical testing. They ensure patient comfort, accurate specimen collection, and proper handling of samples while following safety and hygiene standards. May involve standing for long periods and working with patients of all ages.

Requirements

Phlebotomy License/ Certification Required
High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a medical assistant program approved by the State of California.
Three (3) months to One (1) year experience working as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office, clinic setting or hospital or completion of internship with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy Certificate a plus.

Responsibilities

Draw blood from patients using venipuncture or capillary methods
Verify patient identity and explain procedures clearly
Label, store, and transport blood samples accurately
Maintain sterile equipment and follow infection-control protocols
Record patient information and test details in medical systems
Monitor patients for adverse reactions and provide basic care if needed
Dispose of needles and biohazard materials safely
Follow HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations
Interview, screen, and perform health assessments per established protocols.
Reports and records observations that reflect the nursing care given and the patients’ progress.
Assist in formulation of the treatment plan.
Apply and remove bandages and dressings; apply orthopedic appliances: immobilizer, envelope slings, orthotics, and similar devices; remove casts, splints and other external devices; obtain impressions for orthotics, padding, and custom molded shoes; select and adjust crutches to patient and instruct patient in proper use of crutches.
Perform ophthalmic testing not requiring interpretation by the medical assistant to obtain test results.
Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.
Perform ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen.
Collect specimens by non-invasive techniques and preserve for testing, including urine, sputum, semen, and stool.
Assist patients in ambulation and transfers.
Prepare patients for and assist the physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse in examinations or procedures, including positioning, draping, shaving, and disinfecting treatment sites; prepare patients for gait analysis testing.
As authorized by a physician, provide patient information and instructions.
Collect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions.
Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office.
Cut nails on otherwise healthy patients.
Administer first aid and CPR in an emergency.
Performs front office duties such as answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, computer input, patient/public relations.
Orders medical and clinical supplies and keeps rooms stocked appropriately.
Able to identify possible infections, report, and document as appropriate; initiate standard precautions if needed.
Administers waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol test, UA drug screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID 19 and flu A+B tests, and fentanyl urine screen) to patients and maintains annual waived testing requirements/trainings.
All other duties as required by Supervisor/Administration.