CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Certified Medical Assistant

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) is seeking dedicated Certified Medical Assistants to join our team. Whether working in community clinics or hospitals, this is your opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County.

Positions allocable to this class work under the technical guidance of a physician and work as a member of a medical team assisting physicians, nurses and physician assistants by providing basic administrative, clerical, and technical supportive services to patient care in an outpatient clinic and field-based settings.

These positions are characterized by the performance of various front and back clinic office duties and patient care services that do not require diagnosis, treatment, or tasks that are invasive or that require a medical evaluation or assessment.

Incumbents work in accordance with the department's standardized procedures and scope of practice and training protocols established by the State under the Medical Board of California.

Positions in this class are distinguished from Hospital Medical Assistants in that the latter class performs patient care in a hospital emergency department and is not required to possess a medical assistant certificate.

Positions in this class are also distinguished from Clinic Nursing Attendants and Nursing Attendants in that Certified Medical Assistants may administer limited intradermal, Subcutaneous, or intramuscular medications; and may perform venipuncture or skin puncture upon authorization and supervision of a licensed physician.

Following specific procedures, scope of practice, and instructions from licensed medical staff:

Prepares patients for examination procedures, including escorting patients to exam rooms; interviewing patients to obtain basic medical information; recording patient's medical history; and taking vital signs, weight, and height.

Prepares treatment rooms, including setting equipment based on the procedure or purpose of examination and keeping the rooms neat and clean.

Assists physicians with procedures, such as preparing and handing instruments/materials and shaving and disinfecting treatment sites.

Performs venipuncture or skin puncture to draw blood; administers limited intradermal subcutaneous, or intramuscular injections; performs skin tests; and administers medication by inhalation, orally, sublingually, topically, vaginally, or rectally.

Performs non-invasive screening tests, including electrocardiogram, electroencephalogram, and plethysmography.

Collects specimens that are non-invasive in nature (i.e., urine, sputum, semen, and stool), logs the specimens, and prepares them for testing and posting results in electronic health record system.

Performs simple laboratory tests that are typically performed in a medical office.

Applies and removes bandages and dressings; applies orthopedic appliances; removes casts, splints, and other external devices; select and adjust crutches; removes sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations; performs ear lavage; and other non-invasive procedures.

As authorized, provides information and instruction to patients.

Assists in educating, teaching, and encouraging the development of basic health habits and preventive care.

Greets patients at reception desk or counter, answers phones, schedules appointments, completes appropriate forms or records, files and retrieves documents, and assists patients in ambulation and transfers.

Coordinates and maintains inventory control for medical and laboratory supplies and materials to ensure efficient flow of operations.

Stocks and orders supplies as necessary.

Assists with care coordination tasks and activities.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will need to have the following at the time of application submission and will need to provide the following supporting documentation:

1. Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant training program issued by an institution or instructor authorized to provide training pursuant to the standards established by the Medical Board of California.

2. Current Medical Assistant certificate in administrative and clinical assignments.

3. Current certification to perform CPR, issued by a provider authorized by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Simply upload the three (3) certificates indicated above to your online application or email them directly to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

Additional credit will be given for certifications related to the desirable qualification below:

• Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician -1 (CPT-1) certification.
• Current electrocardiogram certification to perform EKG.

Applications are to be submitted online only. Click "Apply" above and submit your application and Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

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