Temp Medical Assistant

Job Title Medical Assistant Department Medical Reports To Health Center ManagerClinic Services Supervisor FLSA Status Non Exempt Wage Range that the Company Expects to Pay Medical Assistant I 2250 2481 per hourMedical Assistant II Certified or Registered 2400 2646 per hourMedical Assistant for San Luis Obispo or Cambria 2500 2756 per hour SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Health Center Manager HCM and Clinic Services Supervisor CSS the Medical Assistant MA plays a key role in delivering efficient high quality care to patients at Community Health Centers of the Central Coast CHCCC Depending on the site and specialty the MA performs non professional clinical duties operates medical and laboratory equipment and assists with patient care including physically demanding tasks Additionally the MA supports the team with clerical duties and helping maintain effective workflow and operations It is the primary purpose of CHCCC to provide the highest quality of total care possible to the patient population it serves Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staffs desire and ability to work together individually and as a team The employee is expected to be professional punctual maintain regular attendance cooperative motivated and organized at all times ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following Additional duties may be assigned with or without prior notice Actively participates in assigned Patient Care Team duties and activities Provides quality customer service using AIDET Standards Administers medications via oral parenteral routes and topical routes as per Providers written orders If MA is unfamiliar with medication heshe refers to nursing drug handbook prior to administering and consults with Provider andor RN on site Performs preliminary intake of vitals and determines need for immunizations lead screening preventative exams and other health maintenance recommendations for specific age groups Performs in house CLIA Waived laboratory tests urinalysis pregnancy tests strep etc Observes manufacturer instructions and ensures quality controls have been performed each day May assist with referral and tracking for routine visits ancillary services and external providers notes tracking in medical record and in the appropriate software program as indicated by CHCCC Greets patients using two patient identifiers escorts them to examination room assists in monitoring patient waiting areas including patient examination rooms in the event of an acute situation and to minimize the patients waiting and maximize the utilization of the provider and the clinic Acts to minimize the emotional discomfort associated with an office visit Provides comfort and encouragement for patients with anxiety Maintains clean and safe patient areas Follows safety procedures and report unsafe conditions to supervisor Ensure appropriate documentation of immunizations intake vitals medication reconciliation etc in electronic medical record May act as an interpreter using proper and formal grammar when necessary between the patient and provider Cleans and disinfects instruments and prepares for sterilization by placing instruments in appropriate solutions as per manufacturers and CHC guidelines Answers telephones to take messages completes all task in inbox and assists in patient needs and ensures that all messages are answered at the end of each day Attends meetings and trainings as required by the supervisor Ability to work with high volume of patients internalexternal customers and deal with frequent changes delay or unexpected events Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures inclusive of infection control rules and regulations Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served infants pediatrics adolescents adults or geriatrics Demonstrates knowledge of domestic violence child and dependent abuse protocols Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence with patients Maintains and adheres to HIPAA employee confidentiality and privileged communications patient employee and corporation Promote the principle of health care integration and the Patient Centered Medical Home SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions EDUCATION andor EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required Graduation from an accredited school in Medical Assisting or certificationregistration CMARMA through a California Medical Board approved medical assistant certifying organization If MA does not have a CMA or RMA at time of hire employee must be able to pass test within one year of employment Minimum one ye