Medical Assistant II - Certified

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc•Lancaster, CA

18h

About The Position

Works under the supervision of a Licensed Medical Care Provider. Responsible for providing basic nursing care to the patients residing in the residential facility. This position may include working nights, holidays, and weekends

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, and Medical Assistant Certification
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

Responsibilities

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;
Document patient medications in the EHR, oral medication administration direct observation and documentation, medication counts
Provide MAT education training and support
Provide targeted Case Management
Collect specimens by non-invasive techniques and preserve for testing, including urine, sputum,
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.
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 clean, organized and 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.