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Medical Assistant - AHPN (Full Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health

#CMA #BLS #Vital Signs #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Venipuncture #Clinical Procedures

Quick overview

Assists in planning and providing nursing care for patients under the guidance of an RN or LVN. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and assisting physicians with office procedures.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A Bachelor's degree, CMA certification, and phlebotomy certification are preferred.

high schoolbachelor degreeprofessional certificatePatient CareVenipunctureVital Signs MonitoringVision TestingClinical CoordinationExam Room SetupSuturing AssistanceAudiometry TestingSplinting SupportPatient Recall ManagementBiopsy Support

Job description

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907.
We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas.
The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary: Assists in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients and in coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN).
Works as a team with other staff members to achieve patient care objectives.
Identifies and seeks solutions for any clinical problems and reports them to the affected department.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Medical Assistant (CMA) certification: Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) 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: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: 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.
Assists the physician with office procedures: preparing instruments needed for suturing, providing equipment and solutions for biopsies, providing supplies needed for splinting, etc.
Obtains vital signs, and 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 Assistant - AHPN (Full Time, Day Shift)

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