Per Diem Medical Assistant w/ CPT-1 - (Per Diem Non-Exempt Healthcare) - Student Health Services

California State University System • San Francisco, CA

84d • $34 • Remote

About The Position

The Per Diem Medical Assistant (MA) is a patient caregiver who, under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager and the medical supervision of Student Health Services' (SHS) Doctors, is responsible for direct and indirect patient care activities including phlebotomy and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived laboratory testing. The incumbent also helps maintain efficient and effective workflow to ensure high quality health care. This is a one-year temporary appointment, with the possibility of renewal, and the work schedule is intermittent/hourly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of completion from Medical Assisting School.
• Current California Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (CPT I).
• Current Basic Life Support / Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (CPR/AED).
• Working knowledge of daily clinic operations and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate proper techniques in administering medications and performing injections and phlebotomy.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of clinic and laboratory operations and equipment.
• Understanding of clinic and laboratory safety and quality assurance practices.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology pertinent to clinic and laboratory operations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Six to 12 months of related experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Refers to patient's charts and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to obtain orders to initiate authorized patient care or testing.
• Assists in maintaining the SHS Clinic and SHS CLIA waived Lab in state of preparedness by performing basic infection control practices.
• Measures and records objective data (i.e. vital signs, height, weight, vision, hearing tests) in patient record.
• Prepares examining room and patient for type of examination to be performed.
• Assists clinicians with minor surgical procedures and specialized procedures and treatments.
• Performs EKG's as ordered by the clinician.
• Chaperones providers as needed.
• With advanced training, may administer medications by various methods.
• Maintains accurate recordkeeping of lot numbers, expiration dates and control logs.
• Processes and prepares clinical specimens for transfer to reference laboratory.
• Documents medical history and examination findings in SHS EMR software system.
• Maintains daily refrigerator and freezer logs.
• Assists with effective management of patient flow to clinicians and ancillary services.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Pension and 401k.
• Healthcare Savings Account.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• Vacation and Sick Leave.
• State Holidays and Fee Waiver program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees