Medical Assistant - Campus Health and Wellbeing
About The Position
Under the supervision of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, and licensed vocational nurses, the Medical Assistant performs numerous technical medical services, including administering medication, employing a variety of means, including injection, for which they have received specific training. Services provided by CSU student health centers include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling and psychological services, and sexual health education and support (including provision of medication abortion services). Medical assistants may coordinate onsite implementation of SB 24 legally mandated medical abortion services. The purpose of Campus Health & Wellbeing is to help students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, professional mental health, outreach, educational services and campus consultations.
Requirements
- Possess working knowledge of daily clinic operations; aseptic techniques and requirements.
- Working knowledge of the uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above.
- Working knowledge of California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants.
- General knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned.
- Understanding of the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and how to initiate emergency procedures.
- Ability to demonstrate proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners including intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods and by inhalation.
- High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
- Possess a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assisting program through the Department of Education or Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs or equivalent, the supervising CSU physician must verify competencies; OR 2) Completion of in-house campus-training program developed according to the guidelines established by the Medical Board of California. A CSU physician must document and certify in writing that the formal training and clinical practice hours required by the Medical Board of California to perform the duties of a Medical Assistant have been completed successfully.
- Basic life support (or higher) cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) certification for Healthcare Providers (by date of hire).
Benefits
- Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
