Required: Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or proof of training under a licensed physician.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
For Rural Health Clinics and GME-Family Medicine Center: prefer bilingual in Spanish, need to be determined by hiring leader at time of job opening based on clinic needs.
Testing
Department Specific Requirements
For SRCC: Prefer 1-2 years of experience.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
Prepares exam rooms for patient visit. Stocks and orders supplies as needed. Arranges for sterilization of instruments and makes sure equipment is clean and in good repair and in proper place before each patient visit.
Escorts patients to exam rooms. May take and record vital signs. Makes sure all paperwork is completed. Assists with patient flow.
Assists care givers with procedures and treatments as directed and allowed by scope of care practices.
May be assigned to perform, label, and record venipuncture and capillary puncture according to written procedures.
Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests. Delivers tests and obtains results.
May monitor and record quality checks for lab tests and equipment.
Uses department computer systems to enter and obtain information/documentation.
Maintains quality control and participates in performance improvement projects. Attends required meetings, and in-services.
Provides instructions to patient as required. Distributes out-patient education materials as directed.
Schedules patients for testing procedures.
Conducts all aspects of patient problem follow-up in coordination with the medical provider.
Answers telephone, refers calls, makes appointments, and provides appropriate information and referrals, as needed.
May be assigned to transport patients.
Addendum (essential for specific dept)
SRCC MEDICAL ONCOLOGY ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR: ALL SRCC employees may be required to work at any of the offices- Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology both in Visalia and in Hanford.
Benefits
Health insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Work Shift
Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)
Department
7194 RHC-Tulare Health Clinic
Under the direction of an LVN/RN and/or licensed medical professional, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities to assist medical providers and support the delivery of patient care in the medical office.
Kaweahhealth · Tulare, CA