Medical Assistant I

Tarzana Treatment Centers•Lancaster, CA

7h•$27 - $31

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in the Primary Care Clinic, reports to the Primary Care Director, and works under the direct supervision of a Licensed Medical Care Provider. The role provides basic nursing care to assigned patients, supports clinical examinations and procedures, performs routine testing and administrative tasks, and helps maintain clinical supplies and safety practices. Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation providing behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a medical assistant program approved by the State of California.
Three months to one year of experience as a medical assistant in a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital, or completion of an internship with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certificate.

Responsibilities

Interview, screen, and perform health assessments according to established protocols.
Report and record observations reflecting nursing care provided and patient progress.
Assist in formulating treatment plans.
Apply and remove bandages and dressings; apply orthopedic appliances; remove casts, splints, and other external devices; obtain impressions for orthotics, padding, and custom molded shoes; select and adjust crutches and instruct patients in their proper use.
Perform ophthalmic testing that does not require interpretation by the medical assistant.
Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.
Perform ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen.
Collect and preserve specimens using non-invasive techniques, including urine, sputum, semen, and stool specimens.
Assist patients with ambulation and transfers.
Prepare patients for and assist physicians, physician assistants, or registered nurses with examinations and procedures, including positioning, draping, shaving, disinfecting treatment sites, and preparing patients for gait analysis testing.
Provide patient information and instructions when authorized by a physician.
Collect and record patient data, including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and information about presenting and previous conditions.
Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office.
Cut nails on otherwise healthy patients.
Administer first aid and CPR in emergencies.
Perform front-office duties, including answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, entering information into a computer, and supporting patient and public relations.
Order medical and clinical supplies and keep rooms appropriately stocked.
Identify possible infections, report and document them as appropriate, and initiate standard precautions when needed.
Administer waived tests, including urine pregnancy, blood glucose, breath alcohol, UA drug screen, hemoglobin (HbA1c), COVID-19, flu A+B, and fentanyl urine tests; maintain annual waived-testing requirements and training.
Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor or Administration.