MA; Temp Job Fremont area,California USA,Healthcare

Position: MA (Temp)
Job Details

Job Location:

Indian Health Council-Rincon - Valley Center, CA 92082, Position Type:
Temporary, Education Level: High School or GED, Salary Range: $26.69 - $28.60 Hourly, Job Shift: Day 8:00-4:30, Job Category:
Health Care Provider, Since 1970, Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) has provided high-quality, compassionate healthcare and support services to the nine Federally recognized American Indian tribes in north San Diego County. With more than 200 employees serving 2 clinic sites, IHC is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the community it serves. The reward of working at IHC is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits;

it is the impact and contribution to the Tribal community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and wellness of our tribal community, IHC is looking for people like you.

About Us

Patient-Centered Care:
Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Social Services
Research focused:
Community Based Participatory grant-funded research programs; we are a Native American Research Center of Health (NARCH).
Accredited as an ambulatory health care center by AAAHC

Our Philosophy

At IHC, we believe in empowering our patients with knowledge to achieve their healthcare goals. We strive to treat the whole person using a multifaceted approach to include physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health and wellbeing.

Our Benefits

PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contribution; company-paid life and disability insurance; malpractice coverage for providers; 403B retirement with company matching; generous PTO and Sick time; 14 paid holidays; paid jury service; and paid bereavement leave; reimbursement for professional license(s), and certifications such as CPR and continuing education units.
Our facility also qualifies as a high-need area for provider CA State and Federal Loan Repayment Programs.

Reports To

Medical Assistant Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Position Function

Clinical

Classification

Temporary, On Call

Schedule

Varies

Location

Onsite, position may be assigned to work at both IHC locations

SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant works with Practitioners to increase patient’s access to appointments, services, and health care resources, thereby supporting patient’s self-care management goals. Medical Assistant is responsible for everything from administrative work to clinical patient care, assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interview patients, measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, O2 SAT.

Verify and obtain patient information and medical history.

Prepare patients for examination and prepare examinations rooms.

Administer injectable and oral medications.

Administer injectable and oral immunizations to infants and adults, including Mantoux test.

Perform routine in office lab duties such as Hct, urinalysis dipstick, pregnancy test, strep antigen screen, Hgb A1c, blood glucose, blood lead, and other CLIA waived laboratory tests.

Operate medical equipment such as EKG, vitals machine, Audiometry, Nebulizer treatment, Tympanometry, and other diagnostic equipment.

Perform office procedures such as Snellen, ear lavage, minor wound dressing, splinting and assist with minor procedures.

Assist with referrals such as making referrals, calls medical facility or department to schedule patients and request reports.

Ensure exam rooms are cleaned and restocked with medical supplies on a daily basis and monthly expirations are performed.

Coordinates closely with supervisor/manager with any clinical issues, maintenance/equipment repair, and report any…