What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant 1 position at Petaluma Health Center?
Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off
- 10 Observed Holidays
- Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
- 30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness!
- 401K Matching after 1 year of employment
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
- Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
- Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
- Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
Summary: The Medical Assistant 1 ensures optimum patient care through the efficient rooming of patients, exhibiting good communication with patients and other staff, performing medical procedures, providing patient education, follow-up care instructions, and completing daily documentation
Areas of Responsibility:
- Rooms patients, obtains and documents vital signs including height, weight, BMI Temperature, respirations and blood pressure
- Provides patient education and follow-up care instructions
- Works closely with providers to provide high quality care to each patient by addressing their health needs and concerns
- Performs routine screening procedures, such as hearing and vision test and document findings
- Performs various medical assistant procedures, including but not limited to: finger sticks for hemoglobin checks; ear washes; nebulizer treatments; urine dipsticks; specimen collection for throat and/or urine cultures; wound cleaning; PPD placement; INR; glucose; HCG; and Hemoglobin A1C.
Education/Experience:
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited medical assistant program in California, or documented equivalent training in a physician’s office (at minimum, training must conform to the state’s program of California Medical Assistant Regulations BPC 1366.1-1366.4)
- Entry level position up to one year of experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
- Completed Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited organization (Medical Assistant Program/School) is required
- State MA Certification preferred, but not required. If certified, must be current and maintain competency
- Injection certifications and or competency
- Must have current BLS certification
- Candidate must be able to successfully meet PHC’s credentialing and privileging requirements
Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish with children and adults in person, on the telephone, and in writing required. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and request from patients, co-workers, and others as necessary.
Salary : $24 - $25
