Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Certification for Medical Assistant from a California-accredited school.
• Skills in performing venipuncture, audiometry, and spirometry.
• Ability or skill in conducting EKG tests.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in another language, such as Spanish, Russian, Armenian, or Korean.
• Prior clinical experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a similar community clinic environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up exam rooms before clinic sessions and ensure necessary supplies are stocked.
• Assist doctors with examinations and procedures related to direct patient care.
• Perform and record vital signs, vision screenings, audiometric screenings, spirometric tests, EKGs, and venipuncture.
• Provide patients with information about referrals, follow-up appointments, and test results.
• Conduct birth control and pregnancy counseling sessions upon certified birth control training.
• Use computers and programs for data entry, including i2i, EHR, and CAIR.
• Monitor medical-supply inventory.
• Obtain, collect, and label blood, urine, and other specimens in accordance with regulations and patient policy; package and send them appropriately to outside laboratories or storage.
• Perform and read routine lab tests, including urinalysis, urine pregnancy, hemoglobin, and strep tests; prepare laboratory specimens for clinicians to read.
• Clean and sterilize used equipment and dispose of specimens and waste according to health and safety guidelines.
• Complete and maintain documentation regarding tests, specimens, and supplies in accordance with clinic procedures and requirements.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage options; the clinic covers all out-of-pocket expenses.
• Chiropractic and acupuncture covered at 100% in-network under HMO and PPO plans.
• Dental coverage options.
• Vision coverage.
• Weekend shift differential pay.
• 403(b) retirement plans with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off, including a one-week Christmas and New Year's holiday closure.
• Competitive wages and annual merit increases.
• Role may qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.