Medical Assistant - Per Diem Pool

Medical Assistant - Per Diem Pool

Student Health & Wellbeing Services
Job #533565
Close Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024

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Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #533565) Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant - Per Diem Pool, Hiring Range: $20.22 - $32.50 per hour. This is a part-time, intermittent hourly, non-benefitted, non-exempt, temporary position in the Student Health Center.

Position Summary: Under regular supervision, the Medical Assistant (MA) supports the medical practitioners through standard Medical Assistant duties as well as administrative and clerical duties, in support of Student Health & Wellbeing Services.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Direction

• Assist in coordination of patient flow
• Check-in and escort patients to appropriate clinical areas
• Instruct patient regarding correct preparation for examinations or treatments
• Collect, record, and monitor patient data such as weight, height, vital signs
• Assist clinicians in delivery of health services such as exams, procedures, and treatments including medication abortion services

Stocking

• Ensure clinic areas are stocked, organized, cleaned & disinfected as necessary
• Order supplies as needed
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms, set up treatment trays, sterilize instruments and equipment needed
• Monitor and coordinate servicing for medical equipment

Scheduling

• Schedule appointments as needed
• Process documents as needed (faxes, scans)

Perform Medical Procedures

• With appropriate training and certification may administer injections and perform procedures such as electrocardiogram, spirometry, ear lavage
• Assist in management of severely ill patients, able to perform CPR

Other

• Attend required meetings & trainings
• Serve on committees
• Assist students with sign-ups for FamilyPact & patient assistance programs as needed

Other Duties as Assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

• General knowledge of daily clinic operations and organization ranging from patient scheduling and reception to delivery of health care services and processing of paperwork, aseptic techniques and requirements;
• And the uses, application, and proper operation of various medical supplies and equipment used in performing the duties described above, such as in preparing examining rooms;
• Obtaining patient data, and assisting practitioners.
• Ability to learn clinical assistance methods and techniques; understand and use basic medical assistance terminology to accurately and efficiently support practitioners and follow their instructions;
• Perform clinical assistance activities accurately and timely;
• Handle instruments and equipment properly;
• Read and write English at a level appropriate to the position to support maintaining accurate records and reading medical terminology; use health center automated systems to enter and maintain data and prepare simple reports;
• Maintain effective working relationships with practitioners and other health center support staff;
• And be sensitive to and communicate effectively with diverse patients;
• Ability to learn new assistance methods and techniques;
• Working knowledge and understanding of basic medical terminology;
• Ability to follow instructions and to ensure that patient confidentiality, privacy and safety are maintained;
• Ability to enter and maintain patient data in an automated system;
• Ability to multitask;
• Proven ability to maintain dependable work habits, effective working relationships, positive attitude and team approach with staff;
• Ability to communicate sensitively and capably with a diverse patient population.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with a health care setting or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Medical Assisting

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt's Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a "Campus Security Authority", pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Mandated Reporting: This position may be 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.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 8148
Publication Date: March 21, 2024