Medical Assistant I

divdivdivdivdivdivpbr/pp id="isPasted"strongPosition Title:nbsp;/strongMedical Assistantnbsp;/ppstrongDepartment:nbsp;/strongPrimary Carenbsp;/ppstrongReports To:nbsp;/strongPrimary Care Directornbsp;/ppnbsp;/ppstrongPOSITION SUMMARYnbsp;/strong/ppReports to the Director of Primary Care. Works under the direct supervision of the Licensed Medical Care Provider. Responsible for providing basic nursing care to the patients assigned to the Primary Care Clinic.nbsp;/ppbr/pp style='box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1em; line-height: 16px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;' id="isPasted"We offer a competitive benefits package:/pul style='box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 11.5px; color: rgb(32, 33, 36); font-family: "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'li style="box-sizing: border-box;"Medical Insurance/lili style="box-sizing: border-box;"Dental Insurance/lili style="box-sizing: border-box;"Vision Care Plan/lili style="box-sizing: border-box;"Life Insurance/lili style="box-sizing: border-box;"Paid Holidays (12)/lili style="box-sizing: border-box;"Paid Vacation Time/lili style="box-sizing: border-box;"Sick Time/lili style="box-sizing: border-box;"401(k) Retirement Plan/lili style="box-sizing: border-box;"Competitive wages/lili style="box-sizing: border-box;"Stability and career advancement/lili style="box-sizing: border-box;"Continuing Education Opportunities/li/ulpbr/ppstrongCATEGORIES OF DUTIESnbsp;/strong/pol start="1" type="1"liInterview, screen and perform health assessments per established protocols.nbsp;/li/olol start="2" type="1"liReports and records observations that reflect the nursing care given and the patientsrsquo; progress.nbsp;/li/olol start="3" type="1"liAssist in formulation of the treatment plan.nbsp;/li/olol start="4" type="1"liApply and remove bandages and dressings; apply orthopedic appliances: immobilizer, envelope slings, orthotics, and similar devices; remove casts, splints and other external devices; obtain impressions for orthotics, padding and custom molded shoes; select and adjust crutches to patient; and instruct patient in proper use of crutches.nbsp;/li/olol start="5" type="1"liPerform ophthalmic testing not requiring interpretation by the medical assistant in order to obtain test results.nbsp;/li/olol start="6" type="1"liRemove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.nbsp;/li/olol start="7" type="1"liPerform ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen.nbsp;/li/olol start="8" type="1"liCollect by non-invasive techniques and preserve specimens for testing, including urine, sputum, semen and stool.nbsp;/li/olol start="9" type="1"liAssist patients in ambulation and transfers.nbsp;/li/olol start="10" type="1"liPrepare patients for and assist the physician, physician assistant or registered nurse in examinations or procedures including positioning, draping, shaving and disinfecting treatment sites; prepare a patient for gait analysis testing.nbsp;/li/olol start="11" type="1"liAs authorized by a physician, provide patient information and instructions.nbsp;/li/olol start="12" type="1"liCollect and record patient data including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure, and basic information about the presenting and previous conditions.nbsp;/li/olol start="13" type="1"liPerform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office.nbsp;/li/olol start="14" type="1"liCut nails on otherwise healthy patients.nbsp;/li/olol start="15" type="1"liAdminister first aid and CPR in an emergency.nbsp;/li/olol start="16" type="1"liPerforms front office duties such as answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, computer input, patient/public relations.nbsp;/li/olol start="17" type="1"liOrders medical and clinical supplies and keeps rooms stocked appropriately.nbsp;/li/olol start="18" type="1"liAll other duties as required by Supervisor/Administration.nbsp;/li/olpnbsp;/ppstrongEDUCATIONnbsp;/strong/ppCompletion of a medical assistant program approved by the State of California. Phlebotomy certificate helpful.nbsp;/ppnbsp;/ppstrongEXPERIENCEnbsp;/strong/ppThree (3) months to One (1) year experience working as a medical assistant in a doctorrsquo;s office, clinic setting or hospital or completion of internship with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.nbsp;/ppnbsp;/ppstrongSETTINGnbsp;/strong/ppTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.nbsp;/ppnbsp;/ppstrongEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERnbsp;/strong/ppTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.nbsp;/ppnbsp;/ppstrongADA REQUIREMENTnbsp;/strong/ppTarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.nbsp;/p/div/div/div/div/div/div