Job detail

Medical Assistant - Outpatient, AH Mojave (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health

#CMA #BLS #Vital Signs #Phlebotomy #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #Clinical Support #Venipuncture #Basic Life Support

Quick overview

Provides non-invasive technical support services under the supervision of licensed healthcare providers. Key duties include setting up exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and performing venipuncture and vision/hearing tests.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) and phlebotomy certification are preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificateClinical SupportVenipuncturePatient Check-inVital Signs MonitoringVision TestingAudiometry TestingPatient Recall Management

Job description

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934.
We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices.
Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living.
Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife.
Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture.

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)
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.
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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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.