Medical Assistant, Women's Health (Full Time, Days)

NorthBay Healthcare Corporation • Fairfield, CA

9h • $26 - $32

About The Position

At NorthBay Health the Medical Assistant I is responsible for providing direct patient care in support of a provider in an ambulatory care setting under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. The Medical Assistant I may administer medications upon completion of medication administration course and specific supervision of a physician. Distribution of staff and patients may require reassignment to other areas.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Program or additional class work in medication administration required.
• Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Current AHA certification or equivalent in basic CPR.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred.
• Program or additional classwork regarding medication administration required within 6 months of hire.
• MA medication administration competency checklist completion required within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing ambulatory nursing care as appropriate for patients in the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult, Young Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Previous experience with medication administration.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• providing direct patient care in support of a provider
• administer medications upon completion of medication administration course and specific supervision of a physician
• Distribution of staff and patients may require reassignment to other areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED