Medical Assistant, South Bay Primary Care Float, LIMITED TERM
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. The role helps maintain smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care. It uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. All duties are performed under the direction of a clinician. This is a full-time, benefited, limited-term (fixed-term) position with day shifts, 8-hour shifts, and 40 weekly hours. Days of the week are variable, with weekend rotation required at least one weekend per month. The role may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, with diploma presented within 90 days, or completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- One year of recent relevant experience.
- General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment.
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Competency and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections.
- Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based data and instructions.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and electronic health records (EHR).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks and interruptions.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
- Perform back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care.
- Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department.
- Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
- Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
- Rotate weekend coverage at least one weekend per month.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered.
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
