Medical Assistant - General Medicine - Per Diem

Vista Community Clinic•La Habra, CA

22h•$23 - $25

About The Position

Vista Community Clinic (VCC) is a private, nonprofit, multispecialty outpatient clinic network serving patients across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. The Medical Assistant supports physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses in providing patient-centered care. The role includes preparing patients and examination rooms, assisting with examinations and procedures, performing clinical tests and injections under clinician supervision, maintaining accurate electronic records, and helping ensure smooth patient flow. This is a per-diem position. The listed pay range is $23.00–$25.00, depending on experience. VCC describes its workplace as collaborative and respectful and offers a training and development culture. Benefits are available to eligible employees and include medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school or hospital, including externship verification; six months of clinical back-office MA experience may be submitted in lieu of the externship.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
Current CPR/BLS certification covering child, infant, and adult.
Phlebotomy experience.
Good knowledge of general back-office procedures, including taking vital signs, venipuncture, and administering immunizations.
Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in English and Spanish.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Experience or familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel), business email systems, and internet search capabilities.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of back-office experience in a clinical environment.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Print and review the daily schedule in preparation for the workday.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist clinicians with examinations and procedures.
Take and record vital signs, height, and weight; plot growth charts; and record immunizations.
Apply and remove bandages, dressings, orthopedic appliances, and similar devices; assist with cast, splint, and orthopedic appliance applications.
Select and adjust crutches and instruct patients in their proper use.
Perform routine medical-office tests and screenings, including visual acuity, audiometric screening, Snellen tests, spirometry, EKGs, and basic laboratory tests such as pregnancy, dipstick, and rapid strep tests.
Set up instrument trays for special procedures and rooms for clinician use according to patient needs.
Verify the purpose of patient visits and provide counseling, care and follow-up instructions, health education, and materials as directed by the clinician.
Provide confidential, culturally sensitive language translation between clinicians and patients.
Under direct clinician supervision, administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; perform skin tests; and perform venipuncture to withdraw blood.
Wash, wrap, and autoclave instruments according to guidelines, and prepare disposable and infectious waste for appropriate disposal.
Maintain complete and accurate electronic patient records and charges; complete electronic forms, including radiology and laboratory slips and referrals based on clinician findings.
Assist with minor surgery and other specialty surgical and medical procedures under direct clinician supervision.
Review, perform, and schedule preventive health maintenance according to schedule.
Distribute and collect patient satisfaction forms.
Monitor equipment status and report problems; review room and station inventory for expiration dates and adequate stock; and report room and equipment maintenance needs.
Communicate effectively with clinicians throughout the shift to support smooth patient flow.
Print and distribute the EM Coding Report to the clinician twice daily, mid-day and before the end of the shift.
Obtain reservation numbers as needed for appropriate laboratory tests for FPACT patients with in-house laboratory testing.
Pursue professional growth through educational programs, literature review, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Support the organization's vision, mission, goals, and values, and perform other duties as directed.