Medical Assistant Floater at DAP Health

Description

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.

Job Summary
The Medical Assistant Floater supports physicians, mid-level providers, nurses, and patients. When needed, the Medical Assistant Floater moves between departments and clinic sites to offer support.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Clinical Functions

• Responsible for knowing the Medical Assistant scope of practice
• Prepare charts and obtain consents
• Collects all gaps in care to ensure the best quality of care for patients
• Receive patients, take and record chief complaints, and prepare patient for examination; record blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry, height and weight
• Prepare patients for examinations or procedures including positioning, draping, shaving,and disinfecting treatment sites
• Explain procedures to patients as requested by clinic personnel
• Collect specimens, take EKGs, and collect blood samples as requested by clinic personnel
• Assist the physician with examination, treatments, minor surgery, dressing changes, and splinting
• Assist the provider in the collection of specimens such as pap smears and throat cultures
• Administer medications orally, topically, vaginally, rectally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and intradermally
• Prepare and replenish supplies in the treatment room and exam rooms
• Maintain exam rooms in an orderly and constant state of readiness for incoming patients
• Perform simple laboratory procedures such as blood sugars and urine dips
• Sterilize instruments and maintain diagnostic and therapeutic equipment as well as a safe and clean environment
• Dispose of contaminated, disposable, and outdated items per protocol
• Perform necessary vision screening and operate the oximeter, audiometer, nebulizer and spirometer as directed
• Demonstrate willingness to assist co-workers whenever needed
• Maintain good working relationships with all clinic personnel
• Review patient record forms for accuracy and completion
• Attend all staff meetings and health fairs
• Observe DAP Health policies and procedures
• Provide compassionate quality care to the patients of DAP Health, within the scope of practice outlined by state or federal law
• Perform other duties as needed.

Floating Functions

• Provide support to various departments as needed
• Fill in for medical assistants who are absent or on leave
• Adapt to different clinical environments and workflows
• Ensure continuity of care and support across department

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective communication with patients and coworkers
• Ability to work as a team member
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred

Education and Experience

• Medical assistant certificate or signed training on venipuncture, infectious prevention, patient privacy, basic anatomy, and physiology by Registered Nurse or Physician
• Minimum of 2-year work experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Current BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Certified Medical Assistant, preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• This job operates in an office as well as clinic settings and requires frequent times of sitting, standing, repetitive motion, and talking
• Ability to lift to 20 pounds and move from place to place
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures related to safe work practices
• Requires current and valid driver’s license and current personal auto insurance as well as reliable transportation
• Involves extensive travel to DAP Health locations throughout San Diego and the Coachella Valley
• Available for all shifts and, when required, able to work evenings and weekends