Medical Assistant-Float $500 Sign On Bonus!
Company: TrueCare
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionLocation: Float to different locations as needed
- mileage paidShift: Flexible days and hours. Possible Saturday's
for Community Events!$500 Sign On Bonus!TrueCare is more than just
a place to work; it feels like home. Sound like a fit? We'd love to
hear from you!Position Summary:The Mobile Medical Assistant Float
must be adaptable and comfortable to work in different environments
and be willing to cover at any location within the organization
with notice. Working with the Mobile Unit team, traveling to
different venues, to provide medicalvisits in our Mobile Medical &
Dental unit. Essential Functions:
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and confirm
purpose of visit.
- Copy immunization cards of all new children or, if none
available in chart, of established patients.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the
rooms stocked, neat and clean.
- Sterilize instruments following sterilization guidelines and
maintain accurate logs.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for
examination by performing preliminary physical tests; and taking
blood pressure, height, weight and temperature.
- Record patients' medical history, vital signs and information
such as test results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
system.
- Assist medical staff in examining and treating patients,
handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as
giving injections and removing sutures.
- Perform various laboratory procedures to include urine
analysis, cultures, immunization, Hgb, lead levels and EKGs.
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the
specimens, and prepare them for testing.
- Perform respiratory treatments, injections and immunizations
according to TrueCare protocols or standing orders.
- Change dressings on wounds.
- Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by
completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and
physicians' instructions to patients.
- Discharge patients from visit per patient discharge
protocols.
- Schedule appointments for patients, as needed.
- Refer calls to medical staff when appropriate for emergency or
medical questions.
- Perform front desk duties including but not limited to
registering and checking-in patients, and answering phones.
- Work on special projects including but not limited to
conducting patient follow-up or outreach, updating patient records,
word processing of patient correspondence, and completing insurance
forms.
- Travel to any location to provide support coverage.
- Adjust responsibilities based on assigned provider and/or
health center/department needs.
- Accommodate schedule and/or location changes with minimal
notice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or foreign equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Knowledge of medical terminology, medical laboratory procedures
and healthcare operations and work flow.Qualifications Desired
- Associate's Degree in Healthcare related courses.
- At least one (1) year of Medical Assistant experience.
- Six (6) months experience with documentation in an EHR
system.
- Phlebotomy training.Licenses
- Will be required to travel between all TrueCare sites and
locations.
- Therefore, a CA Driver's License, proof of insurance and clean
driving record are required.Certifications
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare
ProvidersTrueCare requires employees to be vaccinated as a
condition of employment, subject to accommodation obligations. The
State of California released a new order requiring all staff in
healthcare settings to be fully boostered by March 1, 2022. At
Truecare, we put your health first. Our compassionate team
understands your needs and provides a heartfelt welcome to each and
every person who walks through our doors.Visit truecare.org to
learn more! Health Inside. Come in! Salud Adentro.
Bienvenido!TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment
Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or
employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national
origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability,
veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or
local law.
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