Medical Assistant

3 weeks ago


Van Nuys, United States Clinica Romero Full time

**Position Title**: Medical Assistant

**Department**: Medical

**Position reports to**: LVN Manager

**Status**: Union

**Position Summary**:
Under direct supervision, determine reason for patient’s visit; assist with minor surgical/diagnostic exams; assist patients to understand recommendations given by their health care providers; performs patient care functions; post patient’s information to medical records; answer and screen medical calls; provide support in planning continuity of treatment.

Adhere to Clinica Romero’s mission and core values: Compassion, Commitment to Service, Quality Care, Respect, and Dignity; and complies with all policies and procedures of the organization.

**Responsibilities**:

- Take and record vital signs; report abnormal findings to provider.
- Perform: venipuncture; EKG; apply/remove dressings and bandages; collect non-invasive specimens from both adults and children; assist patient in ambulation/transfer; perform simple lab test; read PPD skin tests; perform visual acuity/audiometric screening; perform finger sticks; obtain throat swabs; perform ear lavage; administer medication/vaccines as per CMOAR policy/ procedure and scope of practice including Pulmoaid.
- Document reason for patient’s visit.
- Observe signs, symptoms and reactions and report unusual conditions as appropriate.
- Prepare consent forms as needed and required.
- Administer and document treatments as per policy and procedure.
- Collect and label specimens; prepares appropriate lab slips with 100% accuracy.
- Prepare/assist the provider with examination and/or procedures.
- Provide patient/family education related to treatment and after care according to policy and procedures. Explain all procedures and treatments to patient prior to their performance. Assure patients/family’s understanding by obtaining verbal feedback or return demonstration.
- Adhere to infection control practices: Universal Precautions; Hand Washing; Sterile/Aseptic technique.
- Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Respond to emergency situations according to established policies.
- Demonstrate knowledge in proper use of equipment and emergency procedures.
- Maintain and observe ergonomics safety precautions.
- Promote cost effectives by utilizing equipment and supplies in an efficient manner.
- Maintain established stock levels in assigned areas
- Discharge and arrange follow up appointments.
- Document pertinent patient data.
- Assure timeliness of services rendered to patients.
- Assist with translation as needed
- Assist Pharmacy Clerk, LVN and D.O.N. with monthly check medication expiration in the dispensary.
- Generate and route data forms to appropriate destination (billing, medical records, etc.).

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Medical Assistant certification
- One-year experience in related field.
- CPR certification
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written; work without close supervision, detail oriented and well organized.
- Customer service skills: communication, empathy, patience, and technical knowledge
- Work in team-oriented environment, and work well under deadlines.
- Ability to work at multiple clinic sites



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