Medical Assistant (Manteca Northgate West)

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs nursing procedures and patient registration tasks and procedures. The MA reports to the Clinic Supervisor, whichever is appropriate to the designated site.

This position will work at our Manteca Northgate West clinic. Schedule requires ability to work Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Compensation

$21.46 - $22.53 per hour

Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical

(0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match, FSA plans, gym discounts, and so much more!

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Demonstrates effective communication and problem- skills.
• Works within a team care environment to provide excellent patient care services within scope of practice as established by the Medical Board of California.
• Coordinates duties with Back Office Supervisor (BOS) and from licensed providers, RNs, LVNs, Director of Nursing (DON), Director of Operations (DOO), Quality Improvement/Assurance staff, GVHC trainers and Senior Leadership.
• Pre-visit planning in collaboration with patient
• Creating opportunities for patient access
• Communicating effectively with care team throughout the day
• Maintaining efficient patient care flow throughout the day
• Providing continuity of care for the patient within the care team for that day
• Collect and record patient data for vital signs, height, weight, and basic medical history
• Medication and vaccine administration
• Specimen collection and in-house diagnostic tests
• Uncomplicated wound care and suture removal
• Non-invasive treatments (e.g. ear lavage)
• Removal of splints and orthotics
• Application of prefabricated orthopedic appliances
• Assisting in ambulation and transfers
• Patient preparation for procedures and assisting provider in such
• Provide patient instructions and education upon authorization of the provider
• Emergency first aid and CPR