Medical Assistant

Job Description:

Medical Assistant

Description

• • Position Summary
  • Two full-time positions available on or after January 6, 2025 for Student Health Center.
    Under the lead direction of the Clinic Manager and the general supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of semi-skilled support duties in relation to patient care, clerical duties and housekeeping duties. The Student Health Center is a fully accredited outpatient clinic that provides primary medical care, health education, wellness promotion, and disease prevention to students at Stanislaus State. This role involves working with a diverse population, assisting them in navigating healthcare with dignity and understanding.
    
    In regard to patient care, the technical medical support functions are performed in compliance with applicable state regulations and the Medical Board of California. The Medical Assistant primarily provides support to medical providers, laboratory, nursing and other specialized staff in the Student Health Center. May perform any of the duties outlined for a Clinical assistant.
    
    CSU-specific requirements are as follows:
  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Vital signs: Measure and record blood pressure, weight, and other vital signs.
    • Patient history: Interview patients and update their medical histories, and allergies.
    • Administer medication or immunizations by intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods, as well as by inhalation, orally, sublingually, or other methods; in all cases, a licensed professional, as listed in the overview, must verify medication dosage.
    • Perform TB skin tests, measure and describe results, and refer for interpretation.
    • Perform phlebotomy, which entails drawing blood by skin puncture or venipuncture to provide samples for clinical analysis and testing. • Laboratory support by collecting, preparing, and handling biological specimens and performs diagnostic test.
    • Assist practitioners in the delivery of such health care services as examinations, clinical procedures, and medical treatments.
    • Perform a variety of standard tests and medical technical services not requiring a licensed professional, but for which the incumbent has specific training, such as vision screening, audiometry and hearing tests, electrocardiograms, peak flow testing and spirometry, removal of sutures and bandages, removal of casts and splints and other external devices, nasal smears of the nasal cavity only, ear lavage, throat cultures, specimen collection by non-invasive techniques, and CLIA-waived testing ordered by a physician or other clinician.
    • May perform any of the patient and care duties outlined for Clinical Assistants. File and update medical records.
    • Data entry of patient information.
    • Maintenance of vaccination records.
    • Oversight of referrals.
    • Front desk coverage.
    • Assist with outreach initiatives.
    • Support clinic administrative and clerical functions and perform other related duties.
    • As directed by Providers and RN's provide assistance within their scope of practice, as defined by the Medical Board of California.
    • May perform any administrative duties outlined for Clinical Assistants. May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
    • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
    • May perform any of the duties outlined for Clinical Assistants.
    • At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas/departments withing functional area/departments as needed.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education and Experience : High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. While Medical Assistants are not certified, registered, or licensed in the State of California, the Medical Board of California requires that medical assistants complete specific types and hours of training to perform the duties outlines in their scope of practice. This training must be documented and a physician or other qualified teacher, as identified by the Medical Board of California, must certify in writing that the Medical Assistant has completed the training successfully.
    
    CSU-specific requirements are as follows:
    o Most common, incumbents are required to possess a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assistant program through the Department of Education or Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education with the Department of Consumer Affairs. In this case, the supervising SCU physical must verify competencies.
    OR
    o At the discretion of the student health center director, an in-house campus-training program may be developed according to the guidelines established by the Medical Board of California. In this case, a CSU physician must document and certify in writing that the formal training and clinical practice hours required by the Medical Board of California to perform the duties of a Medical Assistant have been completed successfully.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • • Two (2) year of related Medical Assisting work experience.
    • One (1) year of work experience in Health Wellness Center or related area.
    • Prior experience in a CSU or in another higher education setting.
    • Phlebotomy certificate.
    • Prior experience utilizing Point and Click or related electronic medical record software.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • • Working knowledge of daily clinic operations and aseptic techniques and requirements.
    • Working knowledge of the uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties of the position, and California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants.
    • General knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned.
    • Must understand the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and how to initiate emergency procedures.
    • Ability to demonstrate the proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners including intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods and by inhalation.
    • Ability to use proper techniques in performing injections and phlebotomy.
    • Competency in performing assigned medical technical support services such as standard tests and limited procedures.
    • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff.
    • Ability to be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients.
  • Special Conditions
  • • May be required to work after-hours, evenings, or weekends.
    • Travel between Turlock and Stockton Campuses.
  • License or Certifications
  • • Valid California Driver’s License.
    • If a Medical Assistant is performing phlebotomy outside the regular scope of practice, appropriate phlebotomy certification may be required by the State of California.
  • Physical Requirements
  • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Salary Range
  • Anticipated salary will be $3,680 - $4,048 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full range: $3,680 - $5,916 per month)
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 2) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary
    
    
  • How to Apply
  • To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.
    Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.
    
  • Application Deadline
  • November 15, 2024
    
    
  • Criminal Background Clearance Notice
  • Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
    
    
  • Additional Information
  • Campus & Area
    California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.
    
    Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
    
    Clery Act Disclosure
    
    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    
    The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.
    
    Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form .
    
    CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
    
    The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.
    
  • The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
    
    INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
    
    

Advertised: Oct 31 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 15 2024 Pacific Standard Time

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