Medical Assistant I

Tarzana Treatment Centers•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$27 - $31

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works in the Primary Care Department, reporting to the Primary Care Director and working under the direct supervision of a Licensed Medical Care Provider. The role provides basic nursing care to patients assigned to the Primary Care Clinic. Responsibilities include patient screening and health assessments, collecting and documenting patient information and vital signs, assisting with treatment plans and examinations, performing specified clinical procedures and tests, and providing authorized patient instructions. The position also performs front-office and clinic support duties, including appointment scheduling, supply ordering, and keeping rooms stocked. Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation that provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency services. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and supports compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a medical assistant program approved by the State of California.
Three months to one year of experience as a medical assistant in a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital, or completion of an internship with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certificate.

Responsibilities

Interview, screen, and perform health assessments according to established protocols.
Report and record observations reflecting care provided and patient progress.
Assist in formulating treatment plans.
Apply and remove bandages and dressings; apply orthopedic appliances; remove casts, splints, and other external devices; obtain impressions for orthotics, padding, and custom molded shoes; and select and adjust crutches and instruct patients in their use.
Perform ophthalmic testing that does not require interpretation by the medical assistant.
Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.
Perform ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen.
Collect and preserve specimens using non-invasive techniques, including urine, sputum, semen, and stool.
Assist patients with ambulation and transfers.
Prepare patients for and assist physicians, physician assistants, or registered nurses with examinations and procedures, including positioning, draping, shaving, and disinfecting treatment sites; prepare patients for gait analysis testing.
Provide patient information and instructions when authorized by a physician.
Collect and record patient data, including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and basic information about current and prior conditions.
Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office.
Cut nails on otherwise healthy patients.
Administer first aid and CPR in emergencies.
Perform front-office duties, including answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, computer input, and patient and public relations.
Order medical and clinical supplies and keep rooms appropriately stocked.
Identify possible infections, report and document them as appropriate, and initiate standard precautions when needed.
Administer waived tests, including urine pregnancy, blood glucose, breath alcohol, urine drug screen, hemoglobin (HbA1c), COVID-19, influenza A+B, and fentanyl urine tests; maintain annual waived-testing requirements and training.
Perform other duties as required by the supervisor or administration.