Medical Assistant I

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc•Palmdale, CA

5d•$27 - $31

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of a Licensed Medical Care Provider and reports to the Director of Primary Care. The role provides basic nursing care to patients assigned to the Primary Care Clinic and clinical support to healthcare providers, while helping maintain efficient patient flow. Duties include rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, updating medical histories, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering injections as directed, and maintaining accurate electronic health records. The ideal candidate has phlebotomy skills and can collect blood specimens, prepare laboratory samples, and handle and document laboratory tests properly. The position requires excellent patient service, clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment while complying with organizational policies, safety standards, and HIPAA regulations. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation providing behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency treatment. The employer states that it does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability, and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

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 working as a Medical Assistant in a doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital, or completion of an internship with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.
Ability to comply with organizational policies, safety standards, and HIPAA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certificate or phlebotomy skills.

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 through 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, and disinfecting treatment sites; prepare 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 current and previous conditions.
Perform simple laboratory and screening tests commonly 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, computer input, and patient/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, urine drug screen, hemoglobin (HbA1c), COVID-19, influenza A+B, and fentanyl urine tests; maintain annual waived-testing requirements and training.
Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor or Administration.
Provide basic nursing care and clinical support, including rooming patients, documenting vital signs, updating medical histories, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering injections as directed, and maintaining accurate electronic health records.
Collect blood specimens, prepare laboratory samples, and ensure proper handling and documentation of laboratory tests.