Medical Assistant I, Float Pool (per diem, days) Job Listing at NorthBay Healthcare in Fairfield, CA (Job ID 2533)

Description

At NorthBay Health the Medical Assistant I 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.

1. Education:  High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Program or additional class work in medication administration required.
2. Licensure/Certification: Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire. Current AHA certification or equivalent in basic CPR. Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred. Program or additional classwork regarding medication administration required within 6 months of hire. MA medication administration competency checklist completion required within 6 months of hire.
3. Experience: One year of experience in ambulatory care setting preferred. Previous experience with medication administration.
4. 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.
5. Interpersonal Skills:  The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare.The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.

Compensation:  

Hourly Salary Range Min $24.60 – $28.46
Offered hourly rate based on years of experience in a Medical Assistant role
Plus 10% per diem differential