Medical Assistant

$45,760 - $49,920/Yr

R.L. Klein & Associates - San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Luis Obispo, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant position involves providing a range of clinical and administrative support services under the supervision of a physician or podiatrist in a correctional facility. The role requires a valid Medical Assistant certification and entails performing various medical procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining confidentiality while adhering to institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Administer basic life support in emergency situations to patients and staff.
• Use medical equipment safely.
• Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and skin tests.
• Administer eye/ear washes and prescribed medications.
• Administer basic breathing treatments.
• Remove casts, splints, sutures, and other external devices.
• Change simple dressings and collect blood via capillary and venipuncture techniques.
• Collect lab specimens and label them appropriately for evaluation.
• Measure vital signs and conduct basic vision tests when indicated.
• Perform point of care testing to determine a patient’s physical condition.
• Demonstrate the use of healthcare appliances such as canes and crutches.
• Attend to the physical needs of patients to ensure comfort.
• Perform therapeutic interventions to assist patients in regaining or improving adaptive skills.
• Explain treatment procedures and medical instructions to patients.
• Identify patients with disabilities to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided.
• Care for patients' personal property and assist during medical exams and treatments.
• Observe, document, and report clinical symptoms and behavior, maintaining confidentiality.
• Practice universal precautions to maintain infection control and report possible security breaches.

Requirements

• Twelve (12) months of continuous experience within the last three (3) years in a similar role.
• Current and valid Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved agency.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an accredited provider.
• Completion of a competency validation process as per Title 22, Section 70016.
• Proficiency in the English language for effective communication.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $22 - $24.
• Full-time employment with a day shift schedule.