Medical Assistant III, Float - OBGYN (Marina Del Rey)

Required:

* A
medical assistant diploma or certificate as follows

o Documentation
of completing of a medical assistant program from a medical assistant school
that is accredited by ASSCS, ACCET, CAAHEP or ABHES or

o Documentation
of national certification for medical assistant issued by CMA, NCCT or AMT or

o Documentation
of completing a medical assistant program and demonstrated completion of no
less than 10 clock hours of training in administering injections and performing
skin tests; 10 hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the
purpose of withdrawing blood; at least 10 of each intramuscular, subcutaneous,
and intradermal injections and 10 skin tests, and/or at least 10 venipuncture
and 10 skin punctures; 10 hours of training in administering medical by
inhalation.

* BLS
From the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

* Knowledge
of normal and abnormal symptomatology and life threatening medical problems

* Ability
to skillfully administer oral, IM, intradermal and subcutaneous medications

* Knowledge
of medical terminology

* Interpersonal
skills to interact with patients, families, ancillary departments, physicians
and co-workers in a courteous and compassionate manner.

* Ability
to work flexible hours and travel to department clinics as assigned.

* Ability
to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication &
work standards

* Ability
to organize tasks to facilitate smooth work/patient flow

* Knowledge
to schedule patient for referrals to specialists

* Knowledge
of all safety requirements when handling Biohazardous specimens or contaminated
instruments

* Ability
to perform accurate patient sample testing for waived tests.

* Skill
in speaking on a one-to-one basis with persons of various cultural, economic
and educational backgrounds to obtain and communicate information

* Skill
in employing independent decision-making techniques while performing various
job duties

* Ability
to maintain composure in situations involving emergencies, dealing with hostile
patients, or heavy workload

* Knowledge
of Obstetrics and Gynecology terminology and procedures.

Preferred:

* Ability
to use computerized patient care systems and web-based programs such as the
University's EMR System, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

* Bilingual-
Spanish