Medical Assistant (Temporary)
- El Cajon, CA
- $23.00-32.55 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Communicates and performs clinical care services with patients
- Takes patient vital signs and obtains patient intake information
- Performs clinical procedures such as blood draws, vaccines, nebulizer treatments, ear lavages, and EKGs
- Discusses patient needs and provides education and resources to patients directly
- Ensures exam rooms are stocked, cleaned, and set up for examinations and procedures
- Coordinates provider workflows to ensure efficient patient care
- Ensures provider has all pertinent information required for each patient visit including diagnostic images, labs and required screenings
- Assists other providers and care teams in women’s health, pediatrics and general medicine departments as needed
- Utilizes electronic health records to order, process and document clinical treatment plans for patient as directed by the provider
- Conveys information to patients via telephone or email under the direction of a provider or Registered Nurse
- Provides patient with requested documents after review to ensure forms are complete, accurate and executed by the provider
- Completes ongoing/annual training for position compliance
- High School diploma or GED required
- Valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program required
- BLS certificate required upon hire
- One year medical assistant experience preferred
- Familiarity with medical procedures and terminology
- Proficiency with electronic health records system experience preferred
- Intermediate computer and data entry skills
- Must use sound judgment to anticipate needs of patients and providers
- Flexibility with changing priorities and time sensitive deadlines
- Use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and patient care
- Exemplify compassion to patients and team members
- Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Farsi, or English/Arabic preferred
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner