Medical Assistant - General Medicine (Temporary)

Neighborhood Healthcare•Escondido, CA

8d•$25 - $35

About The Position

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

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and maintained as a condition of employment; courses must follow AHA guidelines or meet recognized equivalent standards.
Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology.
Intermediate computer and data-entry skills.
Sound judgment to anticipate the needs of patients and providers.
Flexibility with changing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines.
Emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate 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, vaccinations, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs.
Discuss patient needs and provide education and resources.
Keep exam rooms stocked, clean, and prepared for examinations and procedures.
Coordinate provider workflows to support efficient patient care.
Ensure providers have pertinent information for patient visits, 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.
Communicate information to patients by telephone or email under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse.
Provide requested patient documents after reviewing them for completeness, accuracy, and provider execution.
Complete ongoing and annual training required for position compliance.
Follow safety, infection-control, privacy, corporate integrity, and security procedures; report injuries, unsafe conditions, and unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful activity.