Medical Assistant II (Primary Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant II (Primary Care)

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (Days)

• Work model: Limited-term (fixed term)

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support delivery of high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care, under direction of a clinician.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical support tasks to prepare patients for exams and support medical visits

• Take vital signs and administer injections as part of basic medical assisting skills

• Interpret instructions and data provided in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled formats

• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients and other healthcare providers, including when explaining sensitive information

• Manage time effectively, prioritize assignments, and work within standardized procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (must present within 90 days)

• Completion of an approved course of study for Medical Assistants per the Medical Board of California OR equivalent one year of medical assisting on-the-job training

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

Benefits

• Benefits available (details not specified)

• Pay range: $33.66 to $47.12 per hour

• Employment status: Limited term (fixed term)

Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work and must manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs according to USP 800 guidelines.