Medical Assistant I - Endocrinology Services (Part Time, Day)

At NorthBay Health, the Medical Assistant I is responsible for providing direct patient care in support of a provider in an ambulatory care setting under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.  The Medical Assistant I may administer medications upon completion of medication administration course and specific supervision of a physician. Distribution of staff and patients may require reassignment to other areas.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Provides direct patient care according to area assigned, per organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

• Prepares patient for provider including vital signs and collection of clinical data.

• Administers medications to patients, including, oral, injections, and nebulizer treatments from approved list as ordered by provider.

• Ensures smooth operation of the provider’s office practice.

• Assists provider and/or performs procedures in assigned area within scope of practice.

• Documents patient encounters according to nursing policies.

• Reviews preventative guidelines, patient status regarding these guidelines and arranges for appropriate follow-up.

• Anticipates need for appropriate Health Education material.

• Assists provider to ensure follow-up on abnormal results or ongoing problems.

• Schedules patients for procedures and provides educational materials as necessary.

• Actively participates in QI activities.

• Presents a professional demeanor in appearance and attitude.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Floats to other areas as needed.

• Collect non-invasive lab specimens.

• Under the direction of physician, provides specific treatments in accordance with nursing procedures. 

Education:  

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred. 

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program. 

• Program or additional class work in medication administration required.

Licensure/Certification: 

• National or State Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire. 

• Current AHA certification or equivalent in basic CPR. 

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred. 

• Program or additional classwork regarding medication administration required within 6 months of hire. 

• MA medication administration competency checklist completion required within 6 months of hire.

Experience: 

• One year of experience in ambulatory care setting preferred. Previous experience with medication administration.

Skills: 

• Demonstrated effective time management skills. 

• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing ambulatory nursing care as appropriate for patients in the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult, Young Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal.  

• Knowledge of medical terminology.