Medical Assistant I, Specialty Services (Per Diem)

Job description

At NorthBay Health the Medical Assistant I, Specialty Services will support Urology, Pulmonology, General Surgery, and Sleep Medicine and is responsible for providing direct patient care in support of a provider in an ambulatory care setting under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician. The Medical Assistant I may administer medications upon completion of medication administration course and specific supervision of a physician. Distribution of staff and patients may require reassignment to other areas. Skills : Demonstrated effective time management skills. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing ambulatory nursing care as appropriate for patients in the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult, Young Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal. Knowledge of medical terminology. - Education : High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Program or additional class work in medication administration required. - Licensure/Certification : Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire. Current AHA certification or equivalent in basic CPR. Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred. Pr...