Medical Assistant II - Primary Care Clinic - Full Time - Days - 8hr Glendora

Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital•Glendora, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Current Emanate Health Employees - Please log into your Workday account to apply. Everyone at Emanate Health plays a vital role in the care we deliver. No matter what department you belong to, the work you do at Emanate Health affects lives. When you join Emanate Health, you become part of a team that works together to strengthen our communities and grow as individuals. On Glassdoor's list of "Best Places to Work" in 2021, Emanate Health was named the #1 ranked health care system in the United States, and the #19 ranked company in the country. The Medical Assistant II in the Primary Care Clinic performs duties such as preparing patients for exams, taking vital signs, recording patient history, and assisting with office procedures. They administer treatments, medications, and injections as ordered. This role also involves pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts with recent test results and correspondence, and calling patients regarding test results as instructed by the provider. Additionally, the Medical Assistant II performs blood collections, participates in data entry, specimen processing, and ensures the quality of blood specimens, communicating with clients to resolve specimen concerns.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required or 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of High School Diploma.
Completion of Medical Assistant Program required.
Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques and medical/laboratory terminology required.
Computer skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
BLS required within 90 days of hire/transfer.
Completion of annual Medical Assistant Competency training.
Current California CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) certificate or completion of an external MA Phlebotomy training.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Three to five (3-5) years in a healthcare setting preferred.
One to two (1-2) years of experience assisting in performing laboratory assays preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for provider exam, take vital signs, record patient history and assist in office procedures.
Administer treatment, medications and injections as ordered.
Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence.
Call patient regarding test results as instructed by provider.
Performs blood collection by venipuncture and arterial puncture.
Participates in data entry, specimen processing and preparation, retrieval of laboratory order information, and ensuring the quality of the blood specimens taken and communicates with clients to help resolve specimen concerns as required.