Medical Assistant

Sacramento Portal•Sacramento, CA

29d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA), is a patient caregiver who, under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Clinical Operations and the medical supervision of the staff physician(s), is responsible for direct and indirect patient care activities. The MA also helps maintain efficient and effective workflow to ensure high quality health care. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge: The Medical Assistant must possess a working knowledge of daily clinic operations; working knowledge of aseptic techniques and requirements; working knowledge of the uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above; basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned; understand the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and know how to initiate emergency procedures; and possess working knowledge of California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants. Abilities: The Medical Assistant must demonstrate the proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners including by intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods and by inhalation; proper techniques in performing injections and phlebotomy; competency in performing assigned medical technical support services such as the standard tests and limited procedures described above; maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff; and be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients. Education and Training: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. While Medical Assistants are not certified, registered, or licensed in the State of California, the Medical Board of California does require that medical assistants complete specific types and hours of training to perform the duties outlined in their scope of practice. This training must be documented and a physician or other qualified teacher, as identified by the Medical Board of California, must certify in writing that the Medical Assistant has completed the training successfully. CSU -specific requirements are as follows: 1. Most commonly, incumbents are required to possess a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assisting program through the Department of Education or Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs. In this case, the supervising CSU physician must verify competencies.or; 2. At the discretion of the Student Health Center director, an in-house campus-training program may be developed according to the guidelines established by the Medical Board of California. In this case, a CSU physician must document and certify in writing that the formal training and clinical practice hours required by the Medical Board of California to perform the duties of a Medical Assistant have been completed successfully. NOTE : If a Medical Assistant is performing phlebotomy outside the regular scope of practice, appropriate phlebotomy certification may be required by the State of California.

Requirements

working knowledge of daily clinic operations
working knowledge of aseptic techniques and requirements
working knowledge of the uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment
basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned
understand the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and know how to initiate emergency procedures
working knowledge of California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants
demonstrate the proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners including by intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods and by inhalation
proper techniques in performing injections and phlebotomy
maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff
be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to be sensitive and communicate effectively with patients
Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and inventory
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a diverse setting
Demonstrated understanding of cultural competence principles and the ability to communicate cross-culturally with sensitivity and respect
Ability to pass DOJ fingerprinting and background check
certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assisting program through the Department of Education or Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs or in-house campus-training program may be developed according to the guidelines established by the Medical Board of California