Medical Assistant Float
Hill Country Health & Wellness Center·Redding, California
Hill Country Health & Wellness Center·Redding, California
Perform patient triage, collect vital signs, and assist clinicians with examinations and medical procedures across multiple clinic locations. Manage lab specimens, administer vaccinations, and maintain medical supply inventory and equipment calibration.
Job Title: Medical Assistant Float Department: Medical FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Director of Nursing Hours: 4/10 schedule 7:30am – 6:00pm Location: Redding and Round Mountain POSITION SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, will travel to all Round Mountain and Redding locations to perform triage of client needs per protocol as needed; prepares patient assist medications for dispensing to patient; processes new chronic pain clients per protocol; participates in referral processes including tracking; assist medical team with client care in clinic as needed; assists LVN’s and RN’s with dispensary services as needed; assist upper management with quality assurance; planning and implementing strategic goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned which may become essential to the position. Maintain general appearance, cleanliness and supply inventory of the exam rooms, lab, and nurse’s station. Monitor patients height, weight and vital signs; record chronic meds (including strength and dosing schedule), update as needed; Record brief reason for visit. Prepare patient for examination/procedure; assist in treatment of patient as directed by clinician. Give certain medications/injections, including routine vaccinations, under clinician’s written order. Perform routine, CLIA-waived lab procedures (including venipuncture); collect and prepare specimens for transport to lab. Instruct patients regarding preparation for special tests. Daily logging of Lab and Med’s refrigerator/freezers’ temperatures. Autoclaving and maintenance of sterile surgical instruments and supplies. Assist in receiving and stocking of medications, medication samples and supplies. Check monthly for outdated meds and lab diagnostic supplies. Assist in maintaining inventory of all medical supplies. Perform periodic testing and calibration of lab diagnostic materials and medical equipment; log as appropriate. Perform finger-sticks, skin test, throat swabs, EKG’s, and ear lavage under supervision of clinician. Call patients with normal lab/test results, or abnormal results per written clinician instruction. Call or fax in refill prescriptions as directed by clinician. Enter CHDP/Immunizations into the INNC Registry and assist in the recall system. Participates in meeting Strategic Plan and Clinic goals as identified annually. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Behavioral Standards: Adheres to Policies & Procedures Participates in team systems Performs duties ethically Maintains client confidentiality Demonstrates ability to re-prioritize duties as the need arises Uses time efficiently Be responsible for co-workers & client satisfaction Displays flexibility in accepting, changing or carrying out assignments Maintains a neat, clean & safe work environment throughout the facility Performs job duties in a quality manner Qualifications/Certificates/Licenses: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have Current Certified Medical Assistant Card Vision Screening and Audiometry Screening certification preferred. Current CPR certification Education/Experience: High School diploma or equivalent, with college courses or trade school specific to medical assisting. Certificates and Licenses: Medical Assistant certification desirable within in six months. Must have Vision Screening and Audiometry Screening certification. Must have current CPR Certificate. Language Ability: Must have intermediate level language skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before individuals, groups or employees of organization. Math Ability: Must have basic math skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages. Reasoning Ability: Must have intermediate level reasoning skills. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge good working knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet browsers and related software. Must have good working knowledge of medical management software. Equipment Skills: Proficient with computers, copiers, fax machines, printers, multi-line telephone systems. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is an indoor business and medical office environment. Employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles from chemicals used in lab services, and may occasionally be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with normal business office, computer, printer and medical equipment noises. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, and smell. Employee is regularly required to stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle or fell, reach with hands or arms, and talk or hear. Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Employees must be able to utilize close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Requires a high school diploma and a current Certified Medical Assistant card, with CPR and Vision/Audiometry certifications. Must possess intermediate reasoning and language skills and proficiency in medical management software.
Market context
In California, support-services roles in outpatient and clinic settings are typically in steady demand because they help keep patient flow, documentation, and front-desk or clinical support running smoothly. These positions can be competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, a medical assistant certificate, BLS certification, and prior outpatient experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certification dates and outpatient experience before applying.
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