Medical Assistant Part Time

NORTHEASTERN RURAL HEALTH CLINICS•Susanville, CA

4d•$21 - $25

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides medical support services for the clinic providers. The Medical Assistant (MA) performs patient-oriented procedures under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for providing high standards of patient care, maintaining a positive, caring, professional attitude, and working together with all staff members as a team player. Reports to the Director of Nursing. Physical demands: Frequent: standing and walking, lifting and moving objects up to 24lbs, positioning patients, exposure to bodily fluids, exposure to infectious disease, exposure to emotional crisis of others, repetitive motion (hands/arms), independent problem solving. Constant: listening, speaking in person or on the phone, close eye work, reading, and writing, working with the public and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, no certification needed.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain patient confidentiality, prioritize to maintain optimum clinic back office flow, be flexible to meet the needs of patients and co-workers, and use discretion/good judgment.
Must have the ability to work various shifts, Saturday shifts as needed, and rotate when needed to other sites.
Must have a valid California driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

LVN students are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE Prepares and stocks rooms daily.
Ensures adequate supplies and equipment are in each exam room.
Reviews patient charts for completeness, ensuring all pertinent information is available (i.e. lab reports, X-ray reports).
Escorts patients to exam rooms.
Obtains all patients' vital signs with accurate readings: temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure with proper documentation in the electronic health record.
Assists and/or chaperones all patients as appropriate.
Collects and processes specimens accurately: Urine UC/CS Stool OB Urine – dip Sputum Urine HCG - Throat culture - Wound culture - Hematocrit Blood glucose/finger stick/one touch monitor
TECHNICAL AND ETHICAL COMPETENCY Adheres to Northeastern Rural Health Clinics' clinical policies and procedures.
Demonstrates patient advocacy, which ensures patients' rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
Selects appropriate areas of growth for maintaining current practice Maintains accountability, which includes efficient use of time and materials.
Maintains exam room with supplies, restocking the rooms appropriately.
Maintains an organized and clean patient environment.
Demonstrates consistent proficiency in documentation.
Makes arrangements for referrals and other services according to providers' orders.
OTHER DUTIES Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility, and willingness to do extra work as needed, on an intermittent basis.
May be cross-trained for other programs. Once trained may be required to work in other programs as needed.
INDIVIDUAL CRITERIA Attendance and punctuality is required.
Is responsive to supervisory feedback, utilizing constructive criticism, in a positive manner.
Maintains open communication and observes chain of command.
Is a team player working well with peers and other staff.
Is sensitive to customer service issues, displaying a positive attitude to patients, co-workers, and the organization as a whole.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Does not disclose confidential information regarding patients, co-workers, or the organization to unauthorized individuals in or out of the organization.
Observes the dress code; appearance and grooming are appropriate.
Adheres to NRHC policies and code of conduct.