Medical Assistant
Petaluma Health Center
Summary
The Medical Assistant 1 ensures optimum patient care through the efficient rooming of patients, exhibiting good communication with patients and other staff, performing medical procedures, providing patient education, follow-up care instructions, and completing daily documentation.
Job description
Summary
The Medical Assistant 1 ensures optimum patient care through the efficient rooming of patients, exhibiting good communication with patients and other staff, performing medical procedures, providing patient education, follow-up care instructions, and completing daily documentation.
Areas of Responsibility
- Rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs including height, weight, BMI, temperature, respirations and blood pressure
- Provides patient education and follow-up care instructions
- Works closely with providers to provide high quality care to each patient by addressing their health needs and concerns
- Performs routine screening procedures, such as hearing and vision tests, and documents findings
- Performs various medical assistant procedures, including but not limited to: finger sticks for hemoglobin checks; ear washes; nebulizer treatments; urine dipsticks; specimen collection for throat and/or urine cultures; wound cleaning; PPD placement; INR; glucose; HCG; and Hemoglobin A1C
Education/Experience
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited medical assistant program in California, or documented equivalent training in a physician's office (at minimum, training must conform to the state's program of California Medical Assistant Regulations BPC 1366.1-1366.4)
- Entry level position up to one year of experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Completed Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited organization (Medical Assistant Program/School) is required
- State MA Certification preferred, but not required. If certified, must be current and maintain competency
- Injection certifications and/or competency
- Must have current BLS certification
- Candidate must be able to successfully meet PHC's credentialing and privileging requirements
Language Skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish with children and adults in person, on the telephone, and in writing required. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and requests from patients, co-workers, and others as necessary.
Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited medical assistant program in California, or documented equivalent training in a physician's office
- Completed Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited organization required
- Current BLS certification required
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish required
- Injection certifications and/or competency
- Must be able to successfully meet PHC's credentialing and privileging requirements
- State MA Certification preferred, but not required
- Entry level position up to one year of experience preferred
Benefits
- 21 Days PTO
- 10 Observed Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Chiropractor & Acupuncture Visits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Gym Membership Discounts
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Petaluma Health Center is a comprehensive community healthcare provider serving the Petaluma region in California. As a community health center, it offers a wide range of medical services to meet the diverse healthcare needs of local residents. The organization focuses on providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services to all members of the community, regardless of their ability to pay. Petaluma Health Center typically offers primary care services, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and various specialty services to ensure comprehensive patient care. Community health centers like Petaluma Health Center play a vital role in the healthcare ecosystem by addressing healthcare disparities and improving health outcomes for underserved populations. These centers often participate in federal programs to provide sliding-scale fees and accept various insurance plans to maximize accessibility. The organization's mission likely centers on promoting health equity and delivering patient-centered care that addresses both medical and social determinants of health within the Petaluma community.