Medical Assistant I - Pain Center (Full Time, Day) - Fairfield

At NorthBay Health 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.

Education:  

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred. 

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program. 

• Program or additional class work in medication administration required.

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.

Experience: 

• One year of experience in ambulatory care setting preferred. 

• Previous experience with medication administration.

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.

Philip Downs