Medical Assistant
Company: JWCH Institute
Location: Downey
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description Position Description: The Medical Assistant for
JWCH is a full time position under the direct supervision of the
Clinic Administrator or Clinic Designee. Within the regulatory
scope of practice, the Medical Assistant will assists in the
provision of direct patient care by performing routine patient care
procedures and technical supportive functions. Medical Assistants
at Wesley Health Care Centers work side by side with our health
care teams providing care for patients in a clinical setting. As a
Medical Assistant at JWCH, you will have the opportunity to grow
your career while helping to improve the lives and health status of
the underserved segments of the population of the greater Los
Angeles area. Principal Responsibilities:
- Performs routine (noninvasive) patient care functions as
prescribed by licensed health care personnel following established
clinic policies and procedures within defined scope of education,
training and responsibilities
- Collects and records patient data including height, weight,
BMI, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, pulse
oximeter, and peak flow measurement. according to established
policies and procedures
- Performs lab tests, including finger sticks, after appropriate
training and verification of competency,
- Administers immunizations and all medications per provider's
order after a licensed health care professional verifies the
correct medication and dosage,
- Performs venipuncture and PPD skin placement. Documents
measurement of PPD skin test and reports information directly to
the provider or to the Registered Nurse
- Applies/removes bandages and dressings,
- Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control
per policy and procedures,
- Provides basic health information and education to patients
using established policies and procedures,
- Works with patients on self-management goal as defined in the
case management contract and/or under the direction of a licensed
health care provider.
- Performs routine clerical functions as assigned
- Takes and routes phone calls timely and efficiently
- Schedules routine and follow-up appointments
- Accurately files all patients' labs, X-ray, EKG results and
other documents after the provider has seen and signed off the
information.
- Keeps patient exam rooms and work areas clean and stocked.
- Maintains confidentiality at all times.
- Participates in assigned staff and other meetings, including
quality improvement, case conferences and in-service meetings,
- Participates in all safety programs, which may include
assignment to an emergency response team,
- Performs other duties and tasks as may be required or
assigned.Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant school with a
current MA certificate
- Verification of appropriate hours in approved Medical Assistant
course to perform venipuncture
- Current BLS certificate from the American Heart
Association
- Two years' experience in an ambulatory clinic preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.*JWCH requires employees
to be vaccinated with exceptions only as required by law (i.e.
medical or religion).PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position requires prolonged
sitting at a computer, some bending, lifting, stooping and
stretching. Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, photocopy machine,
telephone, and other office equipment is also required. Employees
hired for this position must be able to perform the essential
functions of this job without imposing significant risk of
substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or
othersEmployee BenefitsJWCH Institute, Inc., offers competitive
salaries for all positions. Employees working 30 hours per week or
more are provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards
medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums. The agency
offers sick leave and vacation accrual, 11 paid holidays, jury duty
pay, mileage reimbursement, employee parking, direct deposit,
credit union, and an employee assistance program. In addition JWCH
offers a 401(k) Profit Sharing plan to employees who work a minimum
of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.Wesley Health Centers, JWCH
Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: JWCH Institute, Downey , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Downey, California
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