SEASONAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Rural Health Clinic - Per Diem - Days

Sierra View Medical•Porterville, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the department Leader(s), the Medical Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Health Clinic Manager, Physician, and mid-level practitioners. Is responsible for adhering to all Standards of Patient Care and for promoting teamwork among coworkers. The primary purpose of this position is to carry out all assignments given relative to the safe and efficient operation of the Clinic and the care of Clinic patients and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility and Medical Assistants, and the operational policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant prepares exam rooms, provides point-of-care testing, performs technical services within their Scope of Practice and collects lab specimens as directed. The Medical Assistant also provides patients with health information as directed by the practitioner, and performs other patient care related duties as requested. Performs other administrative tasks as required. This position may also be asked to float to other clinic locations as needed; including, but not limited to the Sierra View Medical Center Multi-Specialty Clinic, Urology Clinic, Wound Clinic, the Rural Health Clinic, Physical Therapy and Cancer Treatment Center. Must be enrolled in the DMV pull program. Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act. (Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102) Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct. The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Requirements

1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant is required
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served
Must be knowledgeable of medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to Clinics
Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with Clinic staff assisting in the care of patients
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must follow AIDET and accepts reassignments and additional duties, when necessary, in a flexible and positive manner
Must maintain the department in compliance with rules and regulations set forth by governing agencies
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages if required
Ability to follow and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Must have basic computer skills
Must have current BLS
Must have current Front/Back MA certificate
Must maintain a valid CA driver's license and current DMV report, the results of which are within acceptable standards, as per SVMC policy
Must enroll in the DMV Pull Notice program

Nice To Haves

Being able to read, write, speak and understand the Spanish language is preferred
Blood Draw training is highly preferred
Clinic Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares exam rooms
Provides point-of-care testing
Performs technical services within their Scope of Practice
Collects lab specimens as directed
Provides patients with health information as directed by the practitioner
Performs other patient care related duties as requested
Performs other administrative tasks as required
Floats to other clinic locations as needed
Participates in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours
Reports perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or organization’s standards/code of conduct