Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Per Diem, Day Shift
About The Position
Adventist Health Sonora is hiring a per diem Medical Assistant for its float pool, supporting multiple clinic locations. The position offers opportunities to gain experience across different departments; travel between clinic sites is required. No prior experience is required, and new graduates are welcome to apply. Under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or nurse midwife, the Medical Assistant performs non-invasive, routine technical support services. Duties include preparing exam rooms, checking in patients, maintaining patient recall and continuity-of-care records, taking vital signs, reporting significant findings, performing ordered venipunctures, and conducting audiometry and vision testing. Adventist Health Sonora is a healthcare provider serving Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and surrounding areas. The organization requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.
Requirements
- High school education, GED, or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
- No prior experience is required; new graduates are welcome to apply.
- Receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or equivalent combination of licensure and experience.
- Successful completion of audiometry and vision training, or a CHDP certificate within six months of hire.
- Phlebotomy certificate.
Responsibilities
- Set up exam rooms and check in patients.
- Maintain a patient recall system, including a continuity-of-care log for lab tests, referrals, and transfers.
- Obtain vital signs and report significant findings and pertinent patient observations to the clinic physician.
- Perform venipunctures as ordered.
- Perform audiometry and vision testing.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Travel between clinic sites as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
