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.

NorthBay Health is a locally based, nonprofit health care organization serving Solano County since 1960. Our health system includes two hospitals: NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield and NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville; a 100-provider primary and specialty care medical group; the NorthBay Cancer Center; and a medical fitness center, Active Wellness Center at NorthBay Health. NorthBay Healthcare is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of our communities by providing conveniently accessible high-quality care. The 132-bed NorthBay Medical Center is Solano County’s most comprehensive hospital. It includes a Level II Trauma Center, maternity services and a neonatal intensive care unit and has a "Baby Friendly" designation (www.babyfriendlyusa.org). It is the only civilian hospital in the county capable of performing open heart surgery. The hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, a Stroke Center, and a designated STEMI Receiving Center. NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville is a 50-bed facility built in 1987. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency care, intensive care, acute care, and sophisticated surgical and diagnostic services. The Vacaville campus hosts the Joint Replacement Program, NorthBay Wound Care and Outpatient surgery at the NorthBay Surgery Center. In 2016, the NorthBay Wellness Center opened on the campus. It includes the NorthBay Cancer Center, the fitness center and Cardiac Rehabilitation. There are three Center for Primary Care facilities, two in Fairfield and one in Vacaville, and numerous specialty care offices in both cities. For complete details on our services, visit NorthBay.org.

Medical Assistant I, Neurology (Full Time, Days)

Medical Assistant I, Neurology (Full Time, Days)

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