Medical Assistant - Temporary

Neighborhood Healthcare•Poway, CA

4d•$25 - $35

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers, advanced providers, and registered nurses in delivering patient-centered care within a dynamic team. The role communicates with patients and performs clinical services to support high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. Temporary assignments are expected to last 3–6 months to cover leaves of absence. The position includes direct patient care, provider and care-team workflow support, and clinical administration. The Medical Assistant obtains patient intake information and vital signs; performs procedures such as blood draws, vaccinations, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs; provides education and resources; and maintains exam rooms. The role also supports provider workflows, prepares pertinent information for visits, helps teams across women’s health, pediatrics, and general medicine, and uses electronic health records to process and document treatment plans as directed. Patient communications and documents are handled under provider or registered nurse direction. A high school diploma or GED, an accredited-program Medical Assistant Certificate, and current AHA-approved Basic Life Support certification are required. One year of Medical Assistant experience is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish ability and electronic health record experience are also preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-approved source upon hire, maintained as a condition of employment; courses must include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor.
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.
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Ability to handle highly confidential information professionally and ethically.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying, frequent standing and walking, bending and reaching, fine motor clinical tasks, assisting with patient positioning or mobility, and pushing or pulling equipment.

Nice To Haves

One year of Medical Assistant experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
Experience with electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

Communicate with patients and perform clinical care services.
Take patient vital signs and obtain patient intake information.
Perform clinical procedures, including blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs.
Discuss patient needs and provide education and resources directly to patients.
Ensure exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, 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 as needed.
Use electronic health records to order, process, and document clinical treatment plans as directed by the provider.
Convey 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 and accuracy and confirming provider execution.
Complete ongoing and annual training required for position compliance.
Follow workplace safety, infection control, privacy, corporate integrity, and security procedures; report injuries, unsafe conditions, and unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful activity.