Medical Assistant MA
About The Position
MarinHealth Medical Network is seeking a Medical Assistant for a 13-week local contract in Novato, California. The role supports outpatient clinic operations through direct patient care, clinical assistance, documentation, and maintaining efficient clinic workflow. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and local candidates only are considered. The listed pay rate is $18.00 per hour. The Medical Assistant rooms patients, records vital signs and visit information in the electronic medical record, assists with procedures, administers ordered injections and immunizations, performs point-of-care testing and quality controls, and supports appropriate communication of lab results, prescriptions, and referrals. The role also includes maintaining patient confidentiality, cleaning and disinfecting patient-care areas, ordering and tracking supplies, and reprocessing or sterilizing equipment after competency is completed. Flexibility to work at multiple locations may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program, such as NHA or AMCA.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- At least 1 year of related Medical Assistant experience in a physician's office or other clinical setting, or equivalent training/experience.
Nice To Haves
- Epic experience preferred, if possible.
- Reprocessing or procedural experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Room patients and obtain vital signs.
- Document the reason for the visit, symptoms, frequency, and severity in the electronic medical record.
- Provide injections and immunizations as ordered by the provider.
- Assist during medical procedures.
- Obtain patient information required for regulatory compliance.
- Track receipt of all ordered test results.
- Perform point-of-care testing (POCT) and complete quality controls.
- Use EMR task lists to support patient visits and requests.
- Communicate lab results, prescription-related information, and referrals appropriately.
- Complete referrals accurately and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Disinfect exam rooms between patients and clean patient areas at the end of the day.
- Support clinic upkeep, daily cleaning, and supply ordering and inventory.
- Reprocess scopes and/or probes after completing competency in specialty clinics.
- Sterilize instruments and use an autoclave.
- Remain calm and effective in emergencies or high-pressure situations.
- Collaborate with team members and support ongoing clinic projects.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Comply with OSHA and safety regulations.
- Be flexible to work in multiple locations if required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
