Company:
Vivo HealthStaff
Location: San Jose
Closing Date: 22/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant provides clinical service support in the health clinics, under the administrative direction and supervision of the Program/Center Manager or Nurse Manager (float positions only), and with clinical supervision of the Center Lead Physician.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist with the provision of clinic technical support services such as obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, collecting lab work, performing blood draws, blood glucose testing, skin testing, immunizations, and other tasks within scope of practice.
2. Collect and record clinical data into electronic health records; assist providers with data entry functions such as updating health maintenance records.
3. Schedule and coordinate clinic appointments, provide reminders to participants.
4. Assist with rooming and checking out of participants.
5. Prepares exam rooms, order and restocking of clinic supplies, sterilize/disinfect clinic equipment.
6. Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities):
1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
2. Phlebotomy certification or experience is preferred.
3. One year of experience working with the elderly or frail population required.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.
5. Bilingual ability may be required for specific assignments.
6. Physical requirements include visual acuity and the ability to lift /move up to 75 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds frequently.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. Reserves the right to change job descriptions, work hours or work sites as required by the program.
Employee Benefits include (eligible for any position for 20 hr/wk or more):
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist with the provision of clinic technical support services such as obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, collecting lab work, performing blood draws, blood glucose testing, skin testing, immunizations, and other tasks within scope of practice.
2. Collect and record clinical data into electronic health records; assist providers with data entry functions such as updating health maintenance records.
3. Schedule and coordinate clinic appointments, provide reminders to participants.
4. Assist with rooming and checking out of participants.
5. Prepares exam rooms, order and restocking of clinic supplies, sterilize/disinfect clinic equipment.
6. Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities):
1. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
2. Phlebotomy certification or experience is preferred.
3. One year of experience working with the elderly or frail population required.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.
5. Bilingual ability may be required for specific assignments.
6. Physical requirements include visual acuity and the ability to lift /move up to 75 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds frequently.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. Reserves the right to change job descriptions, work hours or work sites as required by the program.
Employee Benefits include (eligible for any position for 20 hr/wk or more):
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Checks, MLA scholarships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance and additional discounts
- Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, and long-term disability insurance
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