Medical Assistant (Outpatient) Details

Medical Assistant (Outpatient)

Adventist Health Reedley - Kerman, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Medical Assistant (Outpatient) who:

Performs non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife.

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.
• Obtains vital signs. Reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician. Performs venipunctures as ordered.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

Education:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or equivalent combination of licensure and experience: Preferred

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), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.