Certified Medical Assistant at CHP Health in Salinas, Ca

Job description

• Under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Director of Nursing (DON), and Registered Nurse(s) (RN), the MA is responsible for providing routine clinical tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge and expertise to ensure that clinical processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures, company performance, and accreditation standards.
• Use all functions and applications of the EHR relevant to the position with no supervision, and assist with staff training as requested.
• Perform routine blood drawing procedures as applicable by
• Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization.
• Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational
• Take and document vital signs, height and weight and assist with PPDs and EKGs as required.
• Assist with examinations and/or treatments as needed and report all changes in patients’ conditions.
• Assist with patient hygiene, ambulation, and dressing
• Comply with continuing education requirements for respective position and be mindful of any NCCHC Standards related to continuing education.
• Demonstrate professionalism by using objectivity, maintaining self-control when under pressure, separating professional from personal issues, displaying emotional maturity, maintaining a high degree of integrity, and promoting a positive work environment by setting an example.
• Participate in all monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings as assigned and required in accordance with contract compliance.
• Notify critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and must hold and maintain a current, unrestricted certification as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist in the state of employment and hold a valid CPR card, with a minimum of 1-year clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred.

Skills

Required

• Valid CPR card
• Proficiency in EHR applications
• Assist with PPDs and EKGs

Preferred

• Correctional healthcare experience