Medical Assistant

Overview Job Location: Stockton, CA; Salary Range: $17.43 - $19.45 Hourly. Full-Time Medical Assistant to work in the Stockton area. Qualified candidates will travel by company van to multiple facilities within a designated territory. Responsibilities Prepare clinical carts and supplies for the day’s schedule and drive to various health care facilities in company vehicles. Assist the doctor with setting up treatment and cleaning up after treatment is completed. Carry equipment in and out of facilities and set up as required. At the end of the day, clean and sterilize instruments. Check in with Social Services upon arrival at facility; provide check-in and check-out forms. Communicate and interact with facility staff as needed; verify patient identification prior to treatment. Assist the doctor during a variety of treatment procedures; ask about the patient’s medical history; take patient’s blood pressure and pulse at doctor’s request. Implement infection control protocol, prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment. Explain instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restoration; give oral hygiene instructions. Maintain patient records accurately and confidentially; complete Patient Summary and other reports as needed. Order supplies as needed; load equipment, supplies, and charts into vehicle and transport to and from facilities. Verify all equipment, instruments, and supplies are accounted for before exiting facility; maintain cleanliness and inventory levels in mobile carts and units. Maintain chart/record security during facilities visits and transit; operate company vehicle in a clean and safe manner according to company policies. Participate in all training requirements of the company; perform only duties permitted by the scope of your certification. Qualifications / Requirements Valid driver’s license with a good driving record (California or Arizona as applicable) No experience necessary as a medical assistant (entry level acceptable) Knowledge of medical instruments, procedures, including sterilization and infection control Familiar with basic computer usage for online training, patient record access and email Must be able to lift 75 pounds of dental equipment to carry into and out of facilities and the corporate office Company Our experienced dentists perform rounds in Skilled Nursing Facilities, providing dental care to residents of post-acute rehab settings, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and long-term acute care hospitals. Physical / Mental Demands and Work Environment Frequent standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods Frequent bending and reaching; frequent driving/travel in a company van Requires visual and hearing acuity Gross motor skills; able to lift and carry 75 pounds due to moving equipment carts #J-18808-Ljbffr