Description
Position Summary :
Perform non-invasive routine technical support services under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider.
Essential Duties :
- Prepare patients (clients) for and assist physician in medical examinations.
- Performs patient care tasks, procedures and interventions authorized by a valid healthcare provider's order.
- Collects and processes specimens for testing per healthcare provider's order.
- Collects, documents and reports patient data, care and treatment, and health status in a timely and accurate manner.
- Administers medications and technical support services within scope of practice and agency procedure.
- Maintains safe, hygienic environment within medical facilities.
- Provides patient education.
- Safely and properly uses all medical equipment.
- Ensure patients fulfill all outside medical appointments, transporting as necessary.
Pay Range : $22.40-$25.76 per hour.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications :
Must have successfully completed an approved course of study as a Medical Assistant.Must possess and maintain valid Medical Assistant Certificate.BLS / CPR for Healthcare Providers and Certificate of Blood Withdrawal from a California BVNPT or Medical Assistant -approved provider within sixty days of hire.Additional Requirements :
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver's license and current vehicle insurance.Bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish is required for Shelter Care campus; strongly preferred and additionally compensated on Residential Treatment Campus.