Medical Assistant - General Medicine - Per Diem

Vista Community Clinic•Oceanside, CA

97d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Vista Community Clinic (VCC) is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic serving patients across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. The Medical Assistant supports clinicians in providing patient-centered care, preparing patients and examination rooms, assisting with examinations and procedures, and maintaining accurate electronic records. The role also includes patient education, translation, screening and laboratory tasks, equipment and supply checks, and coordination to support smooth patient flow. This position is per diem.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school or hospital, including externship verification; six months of clinical (back-office) Medical Assistant experience may be submitted in lieu of externship.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Current CPR/BLS certification for child, infant, and adult.
Phlebotomy experience.
Good knowledge of general back-office procedures, such as taking vital signs, performing venipuncture, and administering immunizations.
Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in English and Spanish.
Ability to respond to emergencies and possible crisis 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

Support physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses by taking vital signs, assisting with medical examinations and procedures, and providing translation services.
Print and review the daily schedule in preparation for the workday.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist clinicians with examinations and procedures.
Take patients’ vital signs, height, and weight; plot growth charts; and record immunizations.
Apply and remove bandages, dressings, orthopedic appliances, and similar devices; assist clinicians with cast, splint, and orthopedic appliance applications.
Select and adjust crutches and instruct patients in their proper use.
Perform routine medical-office screening tests, including visual acuity, audiometric screening, Snellen, spirometry, and EKG tests.
Set up appropriate instrument trays for special procedures.
Verify the purpose of each patient visit.
Set up rooms for clinician use according to patient needs.
Provide counseling, care and follow-up instructions, health education, and materials as directed by the clinician.
Provide confidential, culturally sensitive, and appropriate language translation for 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.
Prepare disposable and infectious waste for appropriate disposal.
Maintain complete and accurate electronic patient records and charges.
Complete required electronic forms for patient treatment, including radiology and laboratory slips and referrals based on clinician findings.
Assist with minor surgery and other specialty surgical and medical procedures only under direct clinician supervision.
Review, perform, and schedule preventive health maintenance according to schedule.
Ensure patient satisfaction forms are distributed and completed.
Perform basic laboratory tests as needed, such as pregnancy, dipstick, and rapid strep tests.
Monitor equipment status and report problems.
Review examination-room and station inventory to verify expiration dates and adequate stock.
Report room and equipment maintenance needs.
Communicate effectively with clinicians throughout the shift to support smooth patient flow.
Print and distribute the clinician’s EM Coding Report twice daily, at mid-day and before the end of the shift.
Obtain reservation numbers as needed for appropriate laboratory tests for FPACT patients receiving in-house laboratory services.
Support professional growth through educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, and goals and demonstrate commitment to its values.
Perform other duties as directed.