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Req No.: 2021-3203Location: US-CA-VistaCategory: Clinical SupportOverview Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.Responsibilities Support physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or nurses by taking vitals, assisting in medical examinations and other specific procedures. Act as lead and delegate duties to lower level staff.Lead ResponsibilitiesReport any equipment failures to Clinic Manager
Present positive role model and clinic image
Responsible for provider room assignment, exam room stocking and setup
Complete monthly log and monitor supplies and expiration dates of equipment and supplies for each room; order and maintain supplies
Assist with coverage for leaves, vacations, sick days, etc.
Assist management with oversight of patient flow and back office
Ensure control and temperature logs are done daily
Verify all patient rooms are fully stocked
Ensure all Medical Assistants are working efficiently
Report any Medical Assistant training needs to Clinic Manager
Assist with training of new medical assistants
Act as a resource to other medical assistants as needed
Assist Clinic Manager with testing, maintaining and updating medical assistant skills
Essential Job FunctionsPrint and review schedule daily in preparation for the day
Prepare patients for examination and assist providers with the examination and/or procedure
Take vital signs, height and weight of patients; plot growth charts; record immunizations
Apply and remove bandages and dressings, orthopedic appliances such as knee immobilizers, envelope slings, orthotics and similar devices and assist providers in cast, splint and orthopedic appliance applications.
Select and adjust crutches and provide patient instruction on proper use
Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office such as visual acuity, audiometric screening, Snellen tests, spirometry tests and EKG's
Set up appropriate instrument trays for special procedures
Verify the purpose of the visit
Set up rooms for provider use in accordance with patient's needs
Give counseling, care and follow-up instructions, health education and materials to patients as instructed by provider
Provide confidential, culturally sensitive and appropriate language translation for provider and patient
Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous and intra-dermal injections, perform skin tests and venipuncture for purposes of withdrawing blood under the direct supervision of the provider
Wash, wrap and autoclave instruments according to guidelines
Prepare disposable and infectious waste for appropriate disposal
Maintain electronic patient records and charges to ensure completeness and accuracy of information
Complete appropriate electronic forms as required for the patient's medical treatment, including radiology and laboratory slips and referrals based on provider findings
Assist in minor surgery and other specialty surgical and medical procedures only under the direct supervision of the provider
Qualifications MinimumHigh school graduate or equivalent
Bilingual English/Spanish
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification indicating completion of program from an approved school or hospital
Minimum four years' back office experience
CPR Certification (BLS Child, Infant, Adult)
Phlebotomy certification
Required Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesKnowledge of and ability to perform the full range of professional medical assistant duties
Experience/familiarity with Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records systems, NextGen preferred
Knowledge of community health centers, public assistance programs, state and federal regulations and managed care systems
Ability to work independently, take initiative and be proactive
Excellent knowledge of general back office procedures, such as taking vitals, performing venipuncture, administering immunizations, etc
Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology in English and Spanish
Emergency response capability for possible crisis situations
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, providers and other staff
Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a professional manner
Ability to work with people of all social and ethnic backgrounds and within the constraints of government funded programs
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