Medical Assistant - Ocean View

San Ysidro Health•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Under direct supervision and within an established scope of practice, assists the provider with examinations, treatments, and special procedures of patients as directed by San Ysidro Health policies and procedures in a medical office or clinic setting.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred
Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California.
Current BLS for Healthcare Provider awarded by American Heart Association
NHA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and NHA- Certified Medical Administration Assistant Certification (CMAA)
Completion of externship required by Medical Assisting Program.
Minimum 1 year working as a medical assistant.
Bilingual in Spanish
Ability to read, write and comprehend medical information and terminology.
Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to use computer and Electronic medical records
Demonstrated ability to use wheelchair, EKG, gurney table, vital machine, pulse oximeter, autoclave
Continuous standing/walking/twisting
Occasionally lifts, pushes and/or transfers patients
Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)
Ability to work a varied, 40 hours per week schedule to include evenings and/or weekends, between the hours of 8 AM to PM
Reliable transportation necessary for occasional traveling to assist with providing coverage at SYH clinics within San Diego County
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Upholds San Ysidro Health's Policies and Procedures, Core Values and competencies and applicable state, federal and local laws.
Performs routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols and policies and procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities. Assists assigned physician(s) and/or other health care professional(s).
Patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight and respiration) Rooming intake, including questionnaire and medication reconciliation
Prepares patients for examinations with proper caps, drapes and supplies
Cleans and sanitizes exam room after each patient
Assists with minor procedures
Collects specimens (blood, urine etc.) and labeling appropriately
Administers injections or medications after completion of 10 hours of medication management training
Performs basic point of care test, EKGs, hearing and visual acuity
Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control policy and procedures
Maintains exam room inventory and replenishes medical supplies and materials throughout the day as needed. Maintains inventory logs
Participates and responds, when assigned to clinical emergency codes
Autoclave: cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking of instruments and maintaining logs
Documents pertinent patient information, procedures and patient responses in patients’ medical record, following established SYH guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality
Schedules and reschedules patient appointments
Updates patient medical records
Verifies insurance information
Manages messages and relay results or important information to patient with written instruction from provider, following message management guidelines- staging and routing
Maintains medical supplies and inventory and verify no expired supply in stock
Participates in ongoing clinical outreach and in reach to meet the clinical care gap standards
Practices customer service standards as defined by SYH and specified clinic
Anticipates the customer's needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening and problem solving
Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests
Facilitates the customer's ability to utilize resources
Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment
Works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance
Takes accountability for own actions
Actively participates in departmental professional development activities
Adheres to SYHealth Attendance Policy
Assist in training new hires, transfers and externship students
Other duties as assigned