Medical Assistant I - VCWC Oncology (Per Diem, Day)

At Northbay Health, the Medical Assistant I is responsible for providing direct patient care in support of a provider in an ambulatory care setting under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. The Medical Assistant I may administer medications upon completion of medication administration course and specific supervision of a physician. Distribution of staff and patients may require reassignment to other areas.

Primary Job Duties

• Provides direct patient care according to area assigned, per organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepares patient for provider including vital signs and collection of clinical data.
• Administers medications to patients, including, oral, injections, and nebulizer treatments from approved list as ordered by provider.
• Ensures smooth operation of the provider’s office practice.
• Assists provider and/or performs procedures in assigned area within scope of practice.
• Documents patient encounters according to nursing policies.
• Reviews preventative guidelines, patient status regarding these guidelines and arranges for appropriate follow-up.
• Anticipates need for appropriate Health Education material.
• Assists provider to ensure follow-up on abnormal results or ongoing problems.
• Schedules patients for procedures and provides educational materials as necessary.
• Actively participates in QI activities.
• Presents a professional demeanor in appearance and attitude.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Floats to other areas as needed.
• Collect non-invasive lab specimens.
• Under the direction of physician, provides specific treatments in accordance with nursing procedures.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Program or additional class work in medication administration required.

Licensure/Certification

• National or State Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Current AHA certification or equivalent in basic CPR.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred.
• Program or additional classwork regarding medication administration required within 6 months of hire.
• MA medication administration competency checklist completion required within 6 months of hire.

Experience

• One year of experience in ambulatory care setting preferred.
• Previous experience with medication administration.

Skills

• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing ambulatory nursing care as appropriate for patients in the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult, Young Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Standards of Performance

• Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

Physical Effort

• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that 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.
• Moderate physical activity including ability to assist patients, frequent ambulation and prolonged standing.

Hours of Work

• Based on business need.

Other

• Bilingual preferred.

Compensation

• Hourly Salary Range: $28.71 – $34.92 per hour
• Offered hourly rate based on years of experience.
• Max rate is commensurate of 20+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Posted rate includes a 10% per diem differential