Medical Assistant - Dermatology
Company: St. Joseph Health Covenant Health
Location: Mission Viejo
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
We are looking for a Medical Assistant with a $3,000 Sign-On
Bonus for the Dermatology Department at Providence Medical
Foundation. $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible external candidates
who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the
fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence
that begin on your first day of employment.Location: Mission Viejo,
CAWork Schedule: Full time - 80 Biweekly HoursShift: 8-hour,
DaysJob Summary:The Medical Assistant (MA II) works under the
delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed
to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A Medical
Assistant (MA II) performs all aspects of the Associate Medical
Assistant (MA I) role and is fully competent in the clinical
needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. An Medical
Assistant (MA II) is expected to perform in accordance with
established policies, procedures, and regulations.Essential
Functions:Performs all duties and passed competency
testing/evaluation as required for a Associate Medical Assistant
(MA I).Ability to perform all front and back office skills as
appropriate to role and certification. (ex: vital signs, set
up/assist with minor procedures, EKG, blood pressure, point of care
testing, patient authorizations, scheduling, etc.)Performs
increasingly advanced procedures with valiadted
competencies.Provides accurate, complete, legible and timely
documention of all procedures performed in the patient's medical
record.Follows correct procedures for handling and disposing of
biohazardous, infectious, and pharmaceutical waste.According to
organizational standards, prepare, clean and sterilize, and/or
reprocess, instruments (autoclaving) and maintain equipment with
validated competencies.Anticipate and proactively plan for
pracitioner and patient needs.Demonstrates a commitment to
education and sharing of knowledge. Assists in orientation of new
team members and serves as a role model of best practices to
others.Provides open and timely communication and information to
patients, families, and practitioners (as appropriate).Consistently
meet skill based competency expectations established for the
organization.Promote the mission, vision, and values of the
organzation and serve as an ambassador for the organization when
interfacing with anyone outside the organization.Provides MA
administrative and clinical support required to deliver quality
patient care via a telehealth or virtual visit platform as an
extension of in-clinic services and patient care
strategySkills:Flexibility to meet the changing needs of the
patients and the various clinics.Ability to treat people with
respect under all circumstances, instill trust in others while
upholding the values of the organization.Ability to effectively
communicate both in writing and verbally, as well as to interact in
a professional manner with colleagues, patients, families, and
visitors.Demonstrated PC skills (ex: MS Office and EHR use)Ability
to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.Demonstrates
awareness of current state, federal, and local laws relating to
position and patient care.Complies with all applicable infection
control and safety procedures.Increasingly expanded knowledge of
principles and practices governing MA role and the ability to apply
them effectively.Performs delegated work with minimal
oversight.Must possess expanded knowledge of vaccinations,
medications, their use, to include brand and generic names related
to the clinic/location supported.Ability to analyze, problem solve,
and prioritize multiple tasks under pressure.Demonstrates a high
degree of accountability with increasing responsibilities.Minimum
Position Requirements:Education: Coursework/Training - Graduate of
accredited school for medical assistants, or an equivalent
combination of coursework, experience/training to qualify to sit
for the CA State or National Certification examExperience:6 months
Healthcare experience6 months Medical Assistant
experienceLicenses/Certifications:Effective 7/1/2021, all newly
hired MAs must obtain National certification/registration by AMCA,
AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP as a Medical Assistant within 12
month of hire date.Existing caregivers in the MA role as of
7/1/2021, will have 12 months to obtain their National MA
certification as listed above.Current BLS Must be AHA
accreditedPreferred Position
Qualifications:Licenses/Certifications: Active national
certification/registration by AMCA, AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP
as a Medical Assistant.Providence Medical Foundation (formerly St.
Joseph Heritage Health) includes seven medical groups throughout
Northern California, Orange County, High Desert and Los Angeles
County. With 175 locations and nearly 4,000 caregivers (employees),
Providence Medical Foundation has been continually recognized as a
leader in quality, receiving top honors from various organizations,
including the Orange County Medical Association for Physicians of
Excellence and the Integrated Healthcare Association with
distinction in clinical quality. Providence Medical Foundation
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to
federal law requirements, Providence Medical Foundation complies
with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.Company: Providence Medical FoundationCategory: Medical
AssistantReq ID: R354456
Keywords: St. Joseph Health Covenant Health, Mission Viejo , Medical Assistant - Dermatology, Healthcare , Mission Viejo, California
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