Under the clinical supervision of the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), the Medical Assistant (MA) I will per­form non-invasive routine technical supportive services related to therapeutic and diagnostic functions, while following established procedures and techniques. The Medical Assistant also provides a variety of administrative, assistive & supportive clinical and outreach activities.

Reports to:

Direct & Administrative: Registered Nurse Supervisor, Program Manager, Associate Administrator or designee

Professional/Technical: Registered Nurse Supervisor in consultation with the LIP

Varied and depends on Clinical Area

(Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Public Health Services, & Programs, etc.)

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
2. Completion of state approved training for Medical Assistants and training (Calif. Business & Professional Code 2069, 2070; and Calif. Code of Regulations 1377, 1377.1) relating to the performance of injections, skin testing, and withdrawal of blood.
3. Complete and pass the Family Planning Health Worker (FPHW) course within six months of employment.
4. Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR Policy.
5. Display qualities of dependability and reliability, be willing to accept a variety of tasks, and able to comprehend quickly and follow instructions accurately.
6. Be able to communicate tactfully and empathetically, with cultural sensitivity; with staff and patients.
7. Write and print legibly.
8. Be well groomed and display mature behavior.
9. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
10. Must be willing and able to work a varied and flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of NEVHC and its patients.

Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.