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Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Posting Number: S01272
Position Status: Full time
Campus: Patient Care Center-Pomona, CA
Department: 1415-University Medical Center - UMC
Function: Healthcare
Family: Patient Services
Classification Series Title: Medical Assistant
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Full Salary Range
Minimum: $17.97
Maximum $23.81
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $17.97
Maximum: $17.97
Job Summary
Provides assistive care to patients. Facilitates the efficient delivery of patient care, supports the professional role of the licensed staff, and provides support and assistance as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient. Assists with clerical and administrative functions as a multi-skilled auxiliary worker.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and
demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
1. Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program or equivalency required; Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire; demonstrated phlebotomy skills and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
2. Must have knowledge of medical terminology and basic non-invasive diagnostic equipment (blood pressure cuff, stethoscope and ophthalmoscope and otoscope) as well as a general understanding of basic physical examination.
3. Must have basic desktop computer skills and have a general knowledge of Computers, printer, telephone, adding machine, file cabinets, literature sorters, mailing supplies and internet, copy machine, fax machine, scanner and shredders.
Required Qualifications
1. Education: Any combination of education, training, experience that provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities. Medical Assistant Certificate or LVN Licensing from an accredited course of study is required.
2. Experience: 2 - 3 years prior experience in a medical office environment. Knowledge of medical terminology and various types of medical testing equipment or devices. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
3. Software: Use Electronic Medical Record and Practice Management Software programs, as well as, Microsoft office and other applicable software packages.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Date: 04/07/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Essential Job Duties
Essential Job Duties
Job Duties
1. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic policies and procedures such as but not limited to obtaining and recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood height and weight and responses to standardized medical history questions, including but not limited to allergies and current medications. Vision screening and Audiometric screening.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duties
2. Reports all observed patient concerns and changes in condition to a licensed staff member.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duties
3. Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests such as urine dip stick, Hgb, Hct, finger stick, glucose, hemoccults, Strep test, HCG, drug test, HIV oral quick test and reports results to the appropriate personnel. May perform patient phlebotomies in accordance with clinic policies and procedures and physician orders.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duties
4. Performs specialty skills such as suture removal, wound care, ear lavages, vision screening, audiometric screening straight catheterization and injections (IM, subcutaneous and intradermal).
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duties
5. Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures. Assist students and also serve as a Spanish translator when needed and if fluent in Spanish.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duties
6. Monitors and cleans assigned patient examination rooms, unit areas and unit equipment reporting outdated supplies, stock levels and restock set levels of items and necessary equipment repairs.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duties
7. Answers telephones, forwards telephone messages and under the direction of licensed staff schedules appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duties
8. Assists in routine clerical functions such as printing bar codes and prepare the document for scanning into the patients electronic medical records. Knowledge of documentation in the Electronic Medical Records. Obtaining medical records from other providers, laboratories and imaging centers. Entering charges for billing purposes. Performs referrals, special authorization needed for any DME and/or medication not covered by insurance.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duties
9. Attends and completes mandatory in-services including but not limited to infection control, safety, HIPAA, Harassment in the work place, CPR, equipment usage and procedures according to department policies and procedures.
Percentage Of Time
10
Job Duties
10. May apply leads and monitors for diagnostic procedures such as EKG and
UA Machine, Autoclave, Hemocue machine, oxygen tank, Audiometer, Snellen Chart ultrasound scan under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. Have VFC/CHDP Knowledge and Insurance knowledge.
UA Machine, Autoclave, Hemocue machine, oxygen tank, Audiometer, Snellen Chart ultrasound scan under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. Have VFC/CHDP Knowledge and Insurance knowledge.
Percentage Of Time
5
Job Duties
11. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Percentage Of Time
5
Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.Duties are routinely performed in an environmentally controlled interior healthcare office. Work environment may involve exposure to potentially dangerous materials, e.g., blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and ionizing radiation. Clinical environments require compliance with safety precautions, OSHA Blood borne pathogen training, and may include the use of certain personal protective equipment.
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/26031
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