Medical Assistant - Marysville, United States - Adventist Health

Adventist Health

Verified Company

Marysville, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907.

We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas.

The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary:

Assists in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients and in coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN).

Works as a team with other staff members to achieve patient care objectives. Identifies and seeks solutions for any clinical problems and reports them to the affected department.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Medical Assistant (CMA) certification: Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS)

Health Care Provider certification:
Required

Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire: Preferred
Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Essential Functions:

Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
Assists the physician with office procedures: preparing instruments needed for suturing, providing equipment and solutions for biopsies, providing supplies needed for splinting, etc.
Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician. Performs venipunctures as ordered.
Performs audiometry and vision testing.
Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.

Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter.

Medical and religious exemptions may apply.