SEASONAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Rural Health Clinic - Per Diem - Days at Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, CA

Job description

• Description
• Under the direction of the department Leader(s), the Medical Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Health Clinic Manager, Physician, and mid-level practitioners. Is responsible for adhering to all Standards of Patient Care and for promoting teamwork among coworkers.
• The primary purpose of this position is to carry out all assignments given relative to the safe and efficient operation of the Clinic and the care of Clinic patients and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility and Medical Assistants, and the operational policies and procedures.
• The Medical Assistant prepares exam rooms, provides point-of-care testing, performs technical services within their Scope of Practice and collects lab specimens as directed. The Medical Assistant also provides patients with health information as directed by the practitioner, and performs other patient care related duties as requested. Performs other administrative tasks as required.
• This position may also be asked to float to other clinic locations as needed; including, but not limited to the Sierra View Medical Center Multi-Specialty Clinic, Urology Clinic, Wound Clinic, the Rural Health Clinic, Physical Therapy and Cancer Treatment Center. Must be enrolled in the DMV pull program."
• Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.
• (Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102)
• Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct.
• The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the department Leader(s), the Medical Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Health Clinic Manager, Physician, and mid-level practitioners.
• Prepares exam rooms, provides point-of-care testing, performs technical services within their Scope of Practice and collects lab specimens as directed.
• Provides patients with health information as directed by the practitioner, and performs other patient care related duties as requested.
• Performs other administrative tasks as required.
• May be asked to float to other clinic locations as needed.
• Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call.
• Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours.

Requirements

• Individual will work a 13-week assignment
• Individual will work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Must have at least 1+ years of experience as a Front and Back Office MA
• Must have current BLS, AND Front/Back MA certificate.
• Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• 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, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant is required
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served. Must be knowledgeable of medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to Clinics. Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with Clinic staff assisting in the care of patients. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Being able to read, write, speak and understand the Spanish language is preferred.
• Must follow AIDET and accepts reassignments and additional duties, when necessary, in a flexible and positive manner. Must maintain the department in compliance with rules and regulations set forth by governing agencies.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages if required.
• Ability to follow and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess, as a minimum, certification as a Back Office (Clinical) Medical Assistant. Blood Draw training is highly preferred. Must have and maintain BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands-on patient care.
• The employee must maintain a valid CA driver's license and current DMV report, the results of which are within
• acceptable standards, as per SVMC policy as a condition of employment. The employee will also be required as a condition of employment to enroll in the DMV Pull Notice program to allow the Hospital to receive notice of any changes in their driving record. The Employee must maintain at least state required limits of liability insurance/evidence of financial responsibility on my vehicles (such limits may not be adequate and I should consider higher limits for my own protection)."

Skills

Required

• Basic computer skills

Preferred

• Spanish language proficiency