About this opportunity
Neighborhood Healthcare lists this Medical Assistant - Laboratory Services (Temporary) opportunity in escondido, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. At Neighborhood, this is our vision: a community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 414,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 95,000 people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This is a temporary position expected to last 6 months.
The Medical Assistant, Laboratory Services will communicate and provide excellent patient-care services in our clinical laboratory. This role will take vitals, verify/record patients’ identities in their medical charts, and perform other exam room duties. Additionally, this role will draw blood from patients and donors for analysis or other specified medical purposes.
Medical Assistant Duties
Performs clinical procedures, such as blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, or EKGs
Ensures exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, and ready for examinations and procedures
Assembles equipment according to standard protocols for specified tests and procedures, such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray
Conducts interviews with patients and donors to verify their identity to their corresponding medical labels for blood samples
Follows all standard protocols for drawing blood from patients and donors; seeks assistance from a supervisor for any complications outside of standard protocol
Provides patients and donors with post-blood draw instructions
Completes ongoing/annual training for position compliance
Performs quality control by checking daily temperatures and performing routine controls for testing at the sites
Prepares EOM report to submit to the Laboratory Operations Manager
Valid medical assistant certificate from an accredited program required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment
These courses must follow AHA guidelines but may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards
1 year of Medical Assistant experience required
~ Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Farsi, or English/Arabic preferred
Frequent standing and walking throughout the clinic during the workday
Frequent use of hands/fingers for injections, specimen collection, equipment use, computer work, and other clinical tasks
Patient assistance: Ability to assist with positioning or mobility of patients, with appropriate assistance or equipment when required
Ability to push/pull equipment such as wheelchairs, carts, exam equipment, or supplies
Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!
Pay Range:
$24.95 - 34.93 per hour, depending on experience
While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.