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 • Provides direct patient care according to area assigned, per organizational and departmental policies and procedures. • Prepares patient for provider including vital signs and collection of clinical data. • Administers medications to patients, including, oral, injections, and nebulizer treatments from approved list as ordered by provider. • Ensures smooth operation of the provider’s office practice. • Assists provider and/or performs procedures in assigned area within scope of practice. • Documents patient encounters according to nursing policies. • Reviews preventative guidelines, patient status regarding these guidelines and arranges for appropriate follow-up. • Anticipates need for appropriate Health Education material. • Assists provider to ensure follow-up on abnormal results or ongoing problems. • Schedules patients for procedures and provides educational materials as necessary. • Actively participates in QI activities. • Presents a professional demeanor in appearance and attitude. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Floats to other areas as needed. • Collect non-invasive lab specimens. • Under the direction of physician, provides specific treatments in accordance with nursing procedures. 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.