medical assistant Fairfield, CA
Job description
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 $23.41 - Max $25.80 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)
At NorthBay Health we are committed to providing you with competitive wages and quality benefits for you and your family:
- Wages reviewed annually and adjusted to remain competitive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for full and part-time employees and their families. Part-time is 20-39 hours per week
- Tax-deferred 403b with a percentage matched by NorthBay Health
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tax deferred dependent care plan
- Life Insurance
- Employee Recognition Program
- Vacation & Sick Time benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Group Long Term Care Benefit
- Wellness Program
- Generous shift differential
NorthBay Health provides sophisticated healthcare services not only in our two hospitals — NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield and NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville California — but in our primary care, specialty care practices and urgent care centers. From oncology to open heart surgery, and from birth through the end of life, NorthBay Healthcare has teams of medical experts ready to assist in your care.
It is our goal to exude warmth and caring as we meet and greet patients, family and visitors in our hospitals and medical offices. Our dedication to our patients continues throughout their healthcare journey.
NorthBay Health was born in Solano County and we remain committed to delivering advanced medicine here to the community we serve. That’s why we continue to invest in modernizing and expanding our facilities, purchasing cutting-edge equipment and pushing the limits of technology alongside other healthcare pioneers, such as the Mayo Clinic . Our competence, capabilities and practice of collaborating with some of the nation’s most advanced clinical institutions enable us to manage extremely complex cases right here.
To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/index.cfm
About NorthBay Health
CEO: Konard Jones
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: http://www.northbay.org
Year Founded: 1955
