Medical Assistant
Company: GoSemita
Location: Escondido
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionSummary: Works under the direction and
supervision of the Charge Nurse/Lead Nurse. Provides assistance to
the physician, mid-level provider, head nurse and patient; provides
basic nursing procedure to non-acutely ill patients; assists in
maintaining supplies and a safe clean environment. Interprets and
supports the mission of Borrego Health.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: Clinical Functions:1.Medical Assistants are
responsible for knowing their scope of practice.2.Prepare
Charts3.Obtain consents4.Receives patients, takes and records chief
complaint and prepares patient for examination; records blood
pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry, height and
weight5.Prepares patients for examinations or procedures including
positioning, draping, shaving and disinfecting treatment
sites6.Explains to the patient the procedures followed in an
examination, a diagnostic test or treatment at the request of
clinic personnel7.Collects specimens, takes EKGs, collects blood
samples as requested by clinic personnel; assists the physician
with examination, treatments, minor surgery, dressing changes and
splinting8.Assists the provider in the collection of specimens such
as pap smears and throat cultures9.Administers medications orally,
topically, vaginally, rectally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly,
intradermal10.Prepares and replenishes supplies in the treatment
room and exam rooms; maintain exam rooms in an orderly and constant
state of readiness for incoming patients11.Performs simple
laboratory procedures such as blood sugars and urine
dips12.Sterilizes instruments and assumes maintenance of diagnostic
and therapeutic equipment.13.Disposes of contaminated, disposable
and outdated items per protocol14.Performs necessary vision
screening and operates the oxymeter, audiometer, nebulizer and
spirometer as directed15.Demonstrates willingness to assist
co-workers whenever needed. Maintains good working relationship
with all clinic personnel16.Reviews patients record forms for
accuracy and completion.17.Performs other duties as
needed18.Responsible for having current CPR card19.Attends all
staff meetings and health fairs20.Observes Borrego Health policies
and procedures21.This does not limit clinical activities. MAs will
work according to Job description and scope of practice. (See MA
Scope of Practice).22.Provides compassionate quality care to the
patients of Borrego Health, within the scope of practice outlined
by state or federal law23.Delivers care in accordance with
established standard of care and accepted community
standards24.Understands the organizations commitment to provide
high quality patient care. Promotes a Patient centered
environmentQualifications: Minimum Qualifications:1.Graduate of
approved high school or GED equivalent2.Medical assistant
certificate or signed training on venipuncture, infectious control,
patient privacy, basic anatomy and physiology by Registered Nurse
or Physician3.One year work experience 4. All staff that is
presently working within a clinic is required to have a Current and
Valid CPR and First Aide certification on file with the Human
Resources Department. This is for clinical and administrative
staff. This new license requirement is mandatory for continued
employment
Keywords: GoSemita, Escondido , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Escondido, California
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