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Job description
Medical Assistant (Outpatient) (AHCL)In accordance with the Medical Board of California, works under general supervision of the clinic physicians supported by the clinic nursing supervisor, clinic manager, clinic mid-levels and RN, in a controlled outpatient care area and performs a variety of duties. This position is represented by RCHEA.Assists practitioner and RN with basic administrative, clerical and technical supportive services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist or his designee.Cross-trains for front office functions and fills in as needed.Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.Maintains confidentiality of staff, patient and administrative information in the clinic, hospital and community setting.Maintains lab and treatment rooms in an orderly manner.Observes all clinic protocols and procedures as written.Performs waived lab tests and lab internal QCs. Prepares samples for shipment to hospital lab.Prepares patient for provider exam and collects all baseline information and records in the patient chart.Takes patient vital signs, height and weight measurements. Records results in patient chart.Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit adventisthealth.org/careers/everify for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Clinic/medical office experience preferredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School graduate or GED preferredLICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current CPR CertificationLICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Phlebotomy certification preferredQUALIFICATIONS: Basic medical terminology preferred.The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functionsEmployee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job, department, or hospitalCell phoneComputer, telephone/voicemail system, laser printerMedication injections (if qualified and within scope of practice)Photocopier, fax machineThis job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching above shoulders, sitting, walking inclines and declines, standing, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.Category 3 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and the assisting in cases of emergency medical care or first aid is not a requirement of employment. Tasks that involve handling of implements or utensils, use of the public or shared bathroom facilities, telephones, and personal contacts such as handshaking, are all considered Category 3 tasks.)
Worksite address
clearlake, CA, 95422, US
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