Medical Assistant Jobs

Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Probationary

Collective Bargaining Unit: California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) - Unit 2

Job Classification: Medical Assistant

Classification Salary Range: $3,338 - $5,366 per month

Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,338 - $4,014 per month

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, unless otherwise notified

Recruitment Closing Date: April 25, 2023

THE DEPARTMENT:

Student Health & Wellness Services, is one component of the Campus Health and Wellbeing Cluster within the Division of Student Affairs. This new cluster stresses the University's commitment to preventative and holistic approaches to wellbeing in support of students and the institution's mission and strategic plan. In addition to Student Health & Wellness Services, this cluster includes Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). The mission of Student Health and Wellness Services is to promote students' healthy lifestyles and academic success by providing quality medical, psychological, and wellness services. The department provides ambulatory health care, health education programs, prevention and healing services to students of Cal Poly Pomona

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient contact – setting up appointments for specific lab procedures; instructing and counseling patients regarding lab procedures; drawing blood
• Under the supervision of a general of Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS I & CLS II) perform work involving some or all of the following duties: collect and process specimens for and perform basic and CLIA-waived testing ordered by a physician or other licensed practitioner; prepare cultures and media and operate a variety of clinical laboratory equipment for testing to the point of turning out results; serve as a phlebotomist for a student health center, which requires special certification and entails drawing blood by skin punctures and venipuncture to provide samples for clinical analysis and testing; process and label in-coming and out-going specimens; prepare laboratory samples for outside labs, including the necessary paperwork; support laboratory administrative and clerical functions, including patient recordkeeping and preparing and processing testing paperwork; assist in maintaining laboratory materials and equipment and inventory; ensure applicable equipment is operating at required temperatures and humidity;

Clinical Services

• May perform phlebotomy, which entails drawing blood by skin puncture or venipuncture to provide samples for clinical analysis and testing. Assist practitioners in the delivery of such health care services as examinations, clinical procedures, and medical treatments.
• Collect, record, and monitor patient data and routine measurements, such as height, weight, and temperature, blood pressure, pulse and other vital signs. Assist providers in the delivery of health care services. May perform some basic tests such as peak flow, vision screening, and hearing testing, as well as some limited preparatory tasks not requiring a licensed professional, but for which the incumbent has received specific training.
• Perform a variety of standard tests and medical technical services not requiring a licensed professional, but for which the incumbent has specific training, such as vision screening, audiometric and hearing tests, electrocardiograms, peak flow testing and spirometry, simple removal and application of bandages, obtain throat swabs, specimen collection by non-invasive techniques, pulse oximetry, specimen preparation for CLIA waived testing ordered by a medical provider and possible other procedures that may be added to the clinic's available patient services in the future.
• Ensure health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, clean, and disinfected as necessary. Assist in ordering supplies as necessary. Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient records as to comply with HIPAA. Administer medication or immunizations by intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods, as well as by inhalation, orally, sublingually, or other methods. In all cases, a licensed professional must verify medication dosage. Perform TB skin tests, measure and describe results, and refer to license staff for interpretation.
• Coordinate patient flow, including escorting patients to clinical areas and preparing patients for examinations or medical treatment. Prepare exam and treatment rooms, including cleaning room, setting up treatment trays, and sterilizing and setting up instrument trays and equipment, as required by the provider.
• Keep current with the medical assisting field and maintain competencies relative to the scope of practice. Support clinic administrative and clerical functions and perform other related duties within the scope of practice, as defined by the Medical Board of California.

Diagnostics x-ray imaging

• Perform basic general x-rays for limited body parts under supervision of a Radiology Tech. Operate diagnostic x-ray CR equipment. Ability to perform radiography of upper extremities including shoulder girdle and lower extremities (knee, tibia, fibula, ankle and foot) excluding pelvis. Process x-ray orders in EMR, providing radiographic studies as ordered by providers in student health. Manage the complete process from obtaining images, sending imaging, receiving results, and routing results to appropriate provider. Electronically submit filed/stored images to the consulting radiologists for evaluation. Retrieve x-ray reports from radiologists-controlled access website and printout of results to be scanned and placed in EMR. Prepare duplicate x-ray filles (or films, if needed) for release when requested by patient as per SHWS records release policy. Demonstrates proper equipment usage, uses appropriate technique charts, follows appropriate exposure index ranges and assures markers are set appropriately.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• While Medical Assistants are not certified, registered, or licensed in the State of California, the Medical Board of California requires that medical assistants complete specific types and hours of training to perform the duties outlined in their scope of practice. This training must be documented and a physician or other qualified teacher, as identified by the Medical Board of California, must certify in writing that the Medical Assistant has completed the training successfully.
• CSU-specific requirements are as follows: (1) Most common, incumbents are required to possess a certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assisting program through the Department of Education or Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education within the Department of Consumer Affairs. In this case, the supervising CSU physician must verify competencies. OR (2) At the discretion of the student health center director, an in-house campus training program may be developed according to the guidelines established by the Medical Board of California. In this case, a CSU physician must document and certify in writing that the formal training and clinical practice hours required by the Medical Board of California to perform the duties of a Medical Assistant have been completed successfully
• Possess working knowledge of daily clinic operations; aseptic techniques and requirements; uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above; California laws and regulations pertaining to medical assistants. General knowledge of anatomy and physiology appropriate to the duties assigned; understand the potential hazards or complications resulting from administering medications and how to initiate emergency procedures.
• Abilities: Ability to demonstrate the proper techniques in administering medications in a variety of manners including intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous methods and by inhalation; proper techniques in performing injections and phlebotomy; competency in performing assigned medical technical support services such as the standard tests and limited procedures described above; maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff; and be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• One year of increasingly responsible Medical Assistant back and front office experience in an ambulatory setting, hospital, or physician's office.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited and approved medical assistant training program.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR/AED Certificaiton
• Limited XRAY Technology Certificate (Perform basic general x-rays for limited body parts)
• Possess and maintain valid certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (Collect and process specimens via phlebotomy including venipuncture and capillary puncture and perform basic and CLIA-waived testing).

COVID-19 Vaccination

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who physically access campus facilities or programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes obtaining a COVID-19 booster dose, or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement.

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any criminal conviction history, considering such factors as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for.

I-9

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

The person holding this position is 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.

Smoking

Cal Poly Pomona is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

Clery Act

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Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected]. More information is available at:

EEO

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