Medical Assistant - On Call, Day Shift - Santa Clara

About the position

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and/or Designee.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measure vital signs and other pertinent information as required by department.
• Records information in patients medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination.
• Assists clinician with care of the patient.
• Inventories, orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials.
• Gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by department.
• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department.
• May be responsible for administering medications, including injections.
• May be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments.
• Performs computer data entry functions.
• Performs clinical/technical skills specific to the department.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
• Practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center and specified department.
• Anticipates the customers needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs.
• Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests.
• Facilitates the customers ability to utilize resources.
• Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.
• Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
• Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
• Takes accountability for own actions.
• Acts as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members.
• Actively participates in departmental professional development activities.
• Adheres to Attendance Policy.
• Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.