Medical Assistant - Comprehensive Breast Care (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is an unlicensed individual who performs basic administrative, clerical (front office) tasks and routine medical (back office) tasks and procedures under direct supervision of a licensed physician, designated advanced practice provider or Registered Nurse in a clinical setting. They assist the medical providers and may perform within the scope of practice of a medical assistant such as: support of clinic operations, rooming activities such as collect/record patient data including medical histories, patient questionnaires, medications, height, weight vital signs, pain, fall risk, and prepare patients for clinician evaluation. The MA may apply and remove dressings, administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and inhaled), remove sutures, perform lab draws, participate/perform in-clinic procedures and other similar treatments and/or procedures within the MA scope of practice and organizational policy related to the specific service line.

Requirements

• Must meet at least one of the following: Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant; Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program; Completed a formal medical training program of the United States Armed Forces AND one year back-office patient care experience in a medical office; Previous medical training such as an EMT, Nurse Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant AND one year back-office patient care experience in a medical office; Associate degree or higher in a clinical healthcare field and one-year back-office patient care experience in a medical office.
• Current CPR certification.
• Skilled in both front and back-office clinic operations.
• Familiarity with tasks such as medication administration (administering oral, subcutaneous/intramuscular injections and inhaled medications, as applicable), performing blood draws, and supporting in clinic procedural services as required by specialty.
• Able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public.
• Demonstrate basic medical / technical competence.
• General knowledge of point of care laboratory equipment.
• Capable of utilizing clerical and computer skills for a variety of medical office support functions.
• Show sensitivity for the patient and their family and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and grammatical skills necessary to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

• California certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Experience within a specific service line specialty to which applying.
• Medical office experience to include front and or back-office operations.
• Previous phlebotomy experience, if required by specialty service.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic administrative, clerical (front office) tasks.
• Perform routine medical (back office) tasks and procedures under direct supervision of a licensed physician, designated advanced practice provider or Registered Nurse.
• Assist medical providers.
• Support clinic operations.
• Collect/record patient data including medical histories, patient questionnaires, medications, height, weight vital signs, pain, fall risk.
• Prepare patients for clinician evaluation.
• Apply and remove dressings.
• Administer medications (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and inhaled).
• Remove sutures.
• Perform lab draws.
• Participate/perform in-clinic procedures and other similar treatments and/or procedures within the MA scope of practice and organizational policy.
• Perform duties in a professional and respectful manner.
• Utilize clerical and computer skills for a variety of medical office support functions.
• Fulfill the essential functions of the position and other clinic-based duties as required to support patient care within service.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree