Medical Assistant - General Medicine (Temporary)

Neighborhood Healthcare • Escondido, CA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers, advanced providers, and registered nurses in delivering patient-centered care in a dynamic team environment. The role communicates with patients and performs clinical services to support high-quality care in a fast-paced setting. The position supports general medicine and may assist care teams in women’s health and pediatrics as needed. This is a temporary assignment expected to last three months, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire, maintained as a condition of employment; courses must follow AHA guidelines or meet recognized BLS standards through an approved equivalent provider.
• Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology.
• Intermediate computer and data-entry skills.
• Sound judgment to anticipate the needs of patients and providers.
• Flexibility when priorities change and deadlines are time-sensitive.
• Emotional and cultural intelligence to communicate and provide patient care appropriately.
• Compassion toward patients and team members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information professionally and ethically.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and carrying, frequent standing and walking, bending, reaching, stooping, occasional kneeling or squatting, fine motor clinical and computer tasks, assisting with patient positioning or mobility, and pushing or pulling equipment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical assistant experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Experience with an electronic health records system.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients and perform clinical care services.
• Take patient vital signs and obtain intake information.
• Perform clinical procedures, including blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs.
• Discuss patient needs and provide education and resources.
• Keep exam rooms stocked, clean, and prepared for examinations and procedures.
• Coordinate provider workflows to support efficient patient care.
• Ensure providers have pertinent information for patient visits, including diagnostic images, lab results, and required screenings.
• Assist providers and care teams in women’s health, pediatrics, and general medicine as needed.
• Use electronic health records to order, process, and document clinical treatment plans as directed by providers.
• Communicate information to patients by telephone or email under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse.
• Provide requested patient documents after reviewing them for completeness, accuracy, and provider execution.
• Complete ongoing and annual training required for position compliance.
• Follow workplace safety and infection-control procedures, including blood-borne pathogen protocols, and promptly report injuries or unsafe conditions.
• Protect confidential patient, employee, and volunteer information and access it only as needed for business purposes.
• Comply with corporate integrity and security obligations and report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful activity.

Benefits

• Partially company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans.
• More than two weeks of vacation.
• Nine holidays, including two floating holidays of the employee’s choosing.
• Sick/personal time.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• 403(b) retirement plan similar to a 401(k).
• Optional health and wellness events.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED