Assistant, Medical II - SCS
Company: AltaMed Health Services Corporation
Location: Lynwood
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview Under the general supervision and within the regulatory
scope of practice, assist in the provision of direct patient care
by performing routine patient care procedures, technical and
clerical supportive services in the clinic setting. The M.A. may
administer intramuscular, subcutaneous or intra-dermal injections
and may perform skin tests, administer oral medication,
venipunctures and skin punctures for blood
specimens.Responsibilities Performs and documents preliminary
nursing assessment on each patient to be seen in department,
including, but no limited to, Vital Signs: Temperature, Blood
Pressure, Pulse, Weight, Height, Respirations.Accurately and
quickly assists and/or carries out medical providers' orders by
performing requested tasks.Accurately and per policy, documents
pertinent patient information, procedures performed, medications
and injection administered, patient responses, and reports findings
to the medical provider; does not make independent medical or
healthcare decisions.Able to assist all providers including
specialty providers.Correctly performs and documents accurate
preliminary data collection on each patient to be seen.Assists in
duties such as restocking rooms/shelves/trays, checking supplies,
and ensuring that all areas, exam rooms are clean and orderly.Is a
patient advocate ensuring that patient concerns are resolved or
addressed expeditiously and to the patients satisfaction.Assists
with ensuring adequate inventory of necessary supplies and ensuring
maintenance of all logs, i.e., Immunization/Medication/Medical
Supplies.Is fully knowledgeable of all back office procedures,
services provided, and is a resource to new employees.Performs
other related duties as assigned.Perform routine clerical functions
including but not limited to: schedule routine/follow up
appointments, chart management, take/make and route phone calls
timely and efficiently, conduct failed/broken appointment follow up
and referrals.Applies knowledge of Medical Assistant skills and
exercises judgment in giving patient care as evidenced by:
awareness of patient needs, following policies and procedures, able
to apply knowledge to new situations and adapt to change, reassures
patient, demonstrates personal interest in psycho-social needs,
respects religious and individual differences.Qualifications
Medical Assistant diploma required. High School graduate or
equivalent preferred.A minimum of one year experience required; two
years preferred.Bilingual: English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese
depending on location required.CPR/First Aid certificate
required.
Keywords: AltaMed Health Services Corporation, Lynwood , Assistant, Medical II - SCS, Healthcare , Lynwood, California
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