Medical Assistant - Vaccinations

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CLINIC•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant – Vaccinations will primarily administer vaccines to patients and perform patient-care activities and related services under the direction of professional staff. Duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The schedule is flexible and may require some evenings and weekends. The position is based at the Los Angeles clinic and requires travel between facilities, including 10% travel outside the local area. The work is primarily non-sedentary and involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certificate or Certified Medical Assistant credential.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification.
Valid state identification.
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work as a team player and independently.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to travel between facilities; the position requires 10% travel outside the local area.
Commitment to the goals and philosophy of Northeast Community Clinic.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English.
Immunization experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Verify that consent has been obtained from patients receiving vaccinations.
Administer vaccines as requested by a medical provider.
Interview and exit patients; complete required agency and consent forms, ensure patient understanding, and obtain signatures.
Check charts for completeness, errors, signatures, and appropriate assembly.
Counsel individuals seeking information about program services.
Perform phlebotomy, injections, and vital-sign checks; assist with examinations as directed by a provider, including visual acuity and audiometric screenings, venipuncture, and injections.
Route patients to maintain appropriate clinic flow.
Maintain and stock the dispensary.
Clean, stock, and maintain examination rooms.
Assist providers as necessary.
Process laboratory specimens according to the lab procedure manual and medical protocol.
Complete assigned paperwork, including recording and filing lab results, providing results, and filling out abnormal test results.
Route charts to the appropriate person at the end of clinic sessions.
Perform front-office duties, including answering phones, scheduling, retrieving charts, and checking in patients.
Adhere strictly to the policy and procedure manual.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.