Medical Assistant

Job Description:

Medical Assistant

Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant interviews patients as to symptoms and complaints, takes vital signs, performs vision screening and EKG’s, prepares patients for examination by physicians and nurse practitioners, and assists with examinations and treatments. The incumbent cleans and autoclaves equipment and instruments, cleans and stocks patient care rooms, and assists physicians, NP's, and RN's as assigned.

• Administers medications or immunizations by intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, or by inhalation, orally, sublingually, or etc., and performs TB skin tests, measures and describes results, and refers for interpretation.
• Performs peak flow testing and spirometry, removal of bandages, casts, and splints, ear lavage, throat cultures, and specimen collection by non-invasive techniques.
• Assists physicians and Nurse Practitioners with all procedures, treatments, and minor surgeries, completes physicals and gynecological examinations, stocks patient care areas with supplies and linen, and cleans exam tables, exam lights, equipment and instruments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Equivalent to one year of full-time, increasingly responsible medical assistant experience.
• Possession of a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved program for Medical Assistant training through the Department of Education or the Bureau of Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs in California.
• If performing phlebotomy outside the regular scope of practice, appropriate phlebotomy certification may be required by the State of California.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of nursing care principles and practices, and of basic medications and their effects. Working knowledge of the uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above. Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned; working knowledge of California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants.
• Ability and specialized skills to: quickly learn related clinic procedures; handle equipment required for patient care in a Student Health Center; make accurate observations and exercise correct judgment within the areas of assigned responsibility; follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Understand basic medical terminology and exercise good nursing practice; establish cooperative relationships with students, physicians, nurse practitioners, and co-workers; be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients; and observe and record observations.
• Operate EKG, Ear Irrigator, Autoclave, computers and software. Familiarity with Point and Click /or Electronic Health Records preferred.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: 8148 / Medical Assistant / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $3680 - $4419 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3680 - $5916 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.

General Information

• Applications received through March 18, 2025, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan).
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The Student Health Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. and as such, will recommend certain vaccinations or screenings free of charge for the successful candidate.
• The person holding this position may be 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 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Mar 05 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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