Medical Assistant - General Medicine (Temporary)

Neighborhood Healthcare•El Cajon, CA

59d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers, advanced providers, and registered nurses in delivering patient-centered care within a dynamic team environment. The role communicates with patients and performs clinical services to support high-quality care in a fast-paced setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a temporary assignment expected to last six months.

Requirements

Valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-approved source upon hire, maintained throughout employment. The course must include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor; online-only courses without a live skills check do not meet the requirement.
Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology.
Intermediate computer and data-entry skills.
Ability to use sound judgment to anticipate patient and provider needs.
Flexibility in response to changing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to use emotional and cultural intelligence in communication and patient care.
Compassion toward patients and team members.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to handle highly confidential information professionally and ethically.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical assistant experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Experience with electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

Communicate with patients and perform clinical care services.
Take patient vital signs and obtain intake information.
Perform clinical procedures, including blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs.
Discuss patient needs and provide education and resources.
Stock, clean, and prepare exam rooms for examinations and procedures.
Coordinate provider workflows to support efficient patient care.
Ensure providers have pertinent information for each visit, including diagnostic images, labs, and required screenings.
Assist providers and care teams in women’s health, pediatrics, and general medicine departments as needed.
Use electronic health records to order, process, and document clinical treatment plans as directed by the provider.
Convey information to patients by telephone or email under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse.
Provide requested documents to patients after reviewing them for completeness and accuracy and ensuring provider execution.
Complete ongoing and annual training required for position compliance.
Follow workplace safety, infection-control, privacy, corporate integrity, and security procedures; report injuries, unsafe conditions, and unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful activity.