Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Ramona

TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to underserved communities.

We are committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status.

With a focus on culturally sensitive, affordable services, TrueCare aims to improve the health of diverse communities.

Our vision is to be the premier healthcare provider in the region, delivering exceptional patient experiences through innovative, integrated care.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Assistant (MA) to join our team.

The MA will play a vital role in both clinical and administrative functions to ensure smooth operations and exceptional patient care.

Clinical responsibilities include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications.

Administrative tasks involve answering phone calls, registering patients, scheduling appointments, and managing payments.

This is a dynamic role for someone passionate about providing compassionate care and efficient support in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities :

• Interview patients to gather medical information and confirm the purpose of the visit.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring they are stocked, neat, and clean.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for exams by performing preliminary physical tests (e.g., blood pressure, height, weight, temperature).
• Record patients' medical history, vital signs, and test results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Assist medical staff during exams and treatments, including handing instruments and performing tasks such as giving injections and removing sutures.
• Perform laboratory procedures, including urine analysis, cultures, immunizations, hemoglobin testing, lead levels, and EKGs.
• Collect and prepare blood, tissue, or other specimens for laboratory testing.
• Administer respiratory treatments, injections, and immunizations following protocols or standing orders.
• Sterilize instruments per guidelines and maintain accurate sterilization logs.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians' instructions to patients.

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