Summary :

• Ref # : M-MA-8154939
• Profession : Allied Health
• Specialty : Medical Assistant (MA)
• Job Type : Contract
• Open To Travelers : Yes
• Facility Type : Correctional
• Location : Vacaville, California
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 28 weeks
• Schedule : Tue, 7 : 30A-4P
• Rate : $176 / 8-hours

Requirements :

• Active Medical Assistant Certificate from a California Department of Consumer Affairs-approved agency for MA practice
• At least 12 consecutive months of performing similar services within the last 3 years
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (with AED)
• Must be proficient in the English Language (Speaking / Writing)
• Must be certified by one of the following boards : AAMA / AMT / CCBMA and AMCA

Responsibilities :

• The Medical Assistant's role encompasses a range of administrative and clinical responsibilities, including procedures regulated by certification, such as : Administering basic life support in emergencies for patients / youth and staff.
• Safely utilizing medical equipment.
• Performing intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections, as well as skin tests.
• Conducting eye and ear washes.
• Administering prescribed medications topically, sublingually, and orally.
• Providing basic breathing treatments.
• Removing casts, splints, sutures, and external medical devices.
• Changing simple dressings.
• Collecting blood via capillary and venipuncture methods.
• Recording vital signs.
• Conducting basic vision tests when required.
• Carrying out CLIA-waived point-of-care testing to assess a patient / youth's physical condition.
• Demonstrating the use of healthcare appliances (e.g., canes, crutches, braces).
• Attending to the physical comfort of patients / youths.
• Providing therapeutic interventions for physical / behavioral adaptive skills.
• Explaining treatment procedures and medical instructions to patients / youths and staff.
• Identifying patients / youths with disabilities for appropriate accommodations.
• Safeguarding patients' / youths' personal belongings securely.
• Assisting and following provider orders during medical exams and treatments.
• Interviewing patients / youths to gather medical information, preparing them for medical exams
• Observing, documenting, and reporting clinical symptoms and behaviors, including medical history, test results, and vitals.
• Maintaining medical information confidentiality.
• Implementing universal precautions for infection control.
• Recognizing and reporting potential security breaches or behaviors indicating incidents.
• Scheduling patients / youths, managing medical clinic and office supplies, and assisting staff with utensil counting.

Last updated : 2024-05-08