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Medical Assistant- Family Med- Ramona

Palomar Health Medical Group, Ramona, CA, United States


Overview
Job Summary: Under the supervision of an RN, LVN, physician assistant or physician, ensure quality patient care in clinic setting. Registers patients and inputs data in computer system, vital signs and health screening. Able to schedule, with good phone and customer service skills. Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment. Provides appropriate, direct patient care in assigned area(s). Takes patient's vital signs and provides personal care to patients. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient\'s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress. Ensures accurate maintenance of patient\'s medical records and that patient records are treated as confidential information. Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies. Assists physicians with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Provides health care instruction to patient and family members. Documents transactions, phone conversations, observations, and orders in medical record according to policy and procedure of clinic. Responsible for following clinic policies and procedures for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials. Responsible for accurate administration of medications as appropriate and collection/handling of lab specimens.

Details

Requisition ID: 41727

Department: Family Medicine

Location: Ramona, California

Union: Not Applicable

Salary Range: 23.69 - 33.17

Hours Per Shift: 8

Hours Per Pay Period: 80

Job Requirements

Minimum Education:

Successful completion of Medical Assistant Certificate program with relevant front and back office experience

Preferred Education:

Not Applicable

Minimum Experience:

0-6 months related experience

Preferred Experience:

Bilingual - Spanish

Required License:

Not Applicable

Preferred License:

Not Applicable

Required Certification:

American Heart Association recognized BLS - Heartsaver

Preferred Certification:

Certified CA State Medical Assistant

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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