Medical Assistant Spanish Bilingual

County of Tulare•Visalia, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months. Please note: A signed copy of your MA certificate stating completion date and amount of intern hours completed MUST be submitted with this application.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, which included training in venipuncture, skin puncture, and injections.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of medical processes and procedures sufficient to perform routine patient care.
Knowledge of math sufficient to use measuring instruments.
Knowledge of alphabetical and numerical filing systems.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
Ability to operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
Ability to write and print clearly, uniformly and legibly.
Ability to interview patients to obtain medical information and take vital signs.
Ability to perform venipuncture and finger sticks.
Ability to observe, report, and accurately record relevant information in patient records.
Ability to prepare and administer medication and immunizations.
Ability to use computerized medical office systems.
Ability to retain and recall information.
Ability to read and interpret numbers on dials, gauges and meters.
Ability to make observations and report areas of concern.
Ability to take temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure.
Possession of a valid Medical Assistant Certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain CPR Certificate – Cardio pulmonary resuscitation.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing injections, TB skin testing, inhalant procedures, and phlebotomy.
Ability to read, write and translate Spanish or other second language if required.
Certified Medical Assistant, through the American Association of Medical Assistants, American Medical Technologists or California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.

Responsibilities

Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Assist physicians in examining patients.
Explain treatment procedures to patients.
Prepare and administer medications by intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular injection, and z-track injection.
Administer medication orally, sublingually, topically, vaginally or rectally, or by providing a single dose to a patient for immediate self-administration, or by inhalation to adults and children.
Perform basic medical procedures including administering injections, drawing blood, removing sutures/staples, performing ear lavage, and performing electrocardiogram tests.
Collect and prepare lab specimens.
Prepare and administer medication and immunizations.
Accurately explain treatment procedures to patients.
Use computerized medical office systems.
Retain and recall information pertaining to specific procedures.
Read and interpret numbers on dials, gauges and meters.
Make observations and report areas of concern.
Take temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure.
Follow established protocols in conducting medical procedures.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Use patience, tact and courtesy with fellow employees and the general public.
Keep legible, accurate records.
Communicate clearly and effectively in all forms of communications by using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Adjust to changes in workload and assignments.
Put people at ease to gain confidence and cooperation.
Use patience, tact, and courtesy in dealing with people under various circumstances.
Learn and understand HIPAA rules and regulations.
Effectively work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Retain and recall information.
Remain flexible to changes in workloads and stress of meeting deadlines.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Work with minimum supervision.