Medical Assistant Addictive Medicine (FT, days)

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.

                                                PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

  1.   Provides direct patient care according to area assigned, per organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

   2.    Prepares patient for provider including vital signs and collection of clinical data.

   3.    Administers medications to patients, including, oral, injections, and nebulizer treatments from approved list as ordered by provider.

   4.    Ensures smooth operation of the provider’s office practice.

   5.    Assists provider and/or performs procedures in assigned area within scope of practice.

   6.    Documents patient encounters according to nursing policies.

  7.   Reviews preventative guidelines, patient status regarding these guidelines and arranges for appropriate follow-up.

   8.   Anticipates need for appropriate Health Education material.

   9.    Assists provider to ensure follow-up on abnormal results or ongoing problems.

 10.    Schedules patients for procedures and provides educational materials as necessary.

 11.    Actively participates in QI activities.

 12.    Presents a professional demeanor in appearance and attitude.

 13.    Performs other duties as assigned.

 14.  Floats to other areas as needed.

 15.  Collect non-invasive lab specimens.

 16.  Under the direction of physician, provides specific treatments in accordance with nursing procedures. 

1. Education:  High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program. Program or additional class work in medication administration required.

2. Licensure/Certification: National or State 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.

3. Experience: One year of experience in ambulatory care setting preferred. Previous experience with medication administration.

4. 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.

5. Interpersonal Skills:  Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence. 

6. Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.

7. Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitie