Job detail

Medical Assistant (Outpatient), Full-time, Day shift

Adventist Health

#CMA #BLS #Vital Signs #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Clinical Support #RMA

Quick overview

Provides non-invasive technical support services under the supervision of licensed healthcare providers in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include setting up exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and performing venipunctures and vision/hearing tests.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. CMA, RMA, phlebotomy, and audiometry certifications are preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificateClinical SupportVital SignsVenipuncturePatient Check-inPatient ObservationAudiometryVision TestingPatient Recall System

Job description

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

Job Summary

Performs non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

High
School
Education/GED or equivalent: Required

Licenses/Certifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical
Assistant (RMA) or equivalent combination of licensure and experience: Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS)
Health
Care
Provider certification from approved vendor per
AH policy: Required
Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire.: Preferred
Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

AHA-BLS or
ARC-BLS: Required

Essential Functions

Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
Obtains vital signs. Reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
Performs venipunctures as ordered.
Performs audiometry and vision testing.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

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.

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