Medical Assistant Trainee at NEW OP Template (PR & TLM MME / HR Enterprise) - Pay Calc 2.0 in Redding, California

Job Description:

The Medical Assistant Trainee Program is scheduled to begin 4/28/25.
The pay is $21.00/hour while training, until hired into an internal department.
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant Trainee position will receive training to be able to deliver high quality patient care in a variety of clinical departments including Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Maternity and Telemedicine. Once competent and training complete, trainee will be eligible to apply for any open position within a Shasta Community Health Center clinical department as a Medical Assistant. In addition, trainees will be eligible to sit for certification exam.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Trainee will receive training on all)

Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs
Collects and records patient data, and basic information about presenting, and previous conditions. Prepare the exam room and workstation for clinician; cleans and stocks rooms in between patients.
Assures efficient patient flow by ongoing assessment of clinician schedule and working with other staff to minimize patient waiting time.
Prepares the patient and assists the clinician with exams and procedures when needed, including position, draping, shaving, and disinfecting.
Administer injections, including immunizations, after verification by RN or clinician.
Administers medications orally, sublingually, topically, vaginally or rectally, after verification by RN or clinician.
Administers scheduled medications after verification by RN or clinician.
Performs diagnostic and laboratory tests including but not limited to audiometry, EKG, spirometry, in-house CLIA-waived tests according to SCHC competency standards and protocols.
Collects, by non-invasive techniques, and preserve specimens for testing, including urine, sputum, semen and stool.
Performs age-appropriate screening as needed or as directed by clinician, including visual acuity
Removes sutures and/or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations.
Applies and removes bandages and dressings to superficial incisions or lacerations.
Applies orthopedic appliances such as knee immobilizers, envelope slings, orthotics, and similar devices.
Obtains impressions for orthotics, padding and custom-molded shoes.
Select and adjust crutches; and instruct patient in proper use of crutches.
Performs ear lavage to remove impacted cerumen.
Assist patients in ambulation and transfers.
Cuts the nails of otherwise healthy patients.
Provides patient information and instructions.
Assures all documents for scanning contain patient identification.
Performs end of shift tasks for room closure, cleans equipment, and logs off EHR. Follows SCHC standards for Universal Precautions.
Works cooperatively with any RN Coordinator or other staff to assure that the clinician sees patients as quickly as possible.
Schedule patients appropriately.
Alerts Center Manager or designated person to needed supplies/equipment.
Reports on any safety hazards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of nursing practices and medical assisting scope of practice and skill in the outpatient setting.
Knowledge of sterile technique and universal precautions.
Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections.
Ability to pass a written medication quiz.
Ability to read, write, understand and spell English and medical terminology correctly.
Basic Computer proficiency in Windows environment.
Typing 35 WPM or greater.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS upon hire and maintain current.

PREFERRED

Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic or doctor's office.
Typing 45 WPM or greater.