Medical Assistant Jobs in Elk Grove, CA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• One year of recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the scope of practice for Medical Assistants in California.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols and normal values for vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
• Knowledge of medical positioning for patients.
• Knowledge of effective teamwork dynamics between front- and back-office staff.
• Sufficient knowledge of medical terminology and English to understand and communicate the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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 phlebotomy and specimen-handling procedures within the scope of practice, preserving specimen integrity.
• Use patient interaction skills to gain cooperation from patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.

Benefits

• Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.