Medical Assistant II

Job title:

Medical Assistant II

Company

City of Long Beach California

Job description

DESCRIPTIONThe City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for a Medical Assistant II in the Community Health Bureau’s Clinical Services Division. Reporting to a Registered Nurse II in the HIV Care Clinic, this position will assist licensed staff in the reading of diagnostic and therapeutic services necessary for the care and treatment of individuals with HIV infection. This position is located at the Main Health Department, 2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESPosition duties include:

• Assists health care providers with procedures and exams, patient education, translation of health information, outreach, and linkage services.
• Assists with specimen collection and front office clerical back-up.
• Compiles and enters HIV statistical/patient data in NextGen.
• Cross-trains with the Tuberculosis and Sexual Health Clinics.
• Orders supplies and maintains inventory, manages medical information, filing, and patient referral.
• Prepares examination rooms, instruments, injections, and supplies.
• Follows required safety protocols including handling and disposal of sharps.
• Provides phlebotomy services.
• Prepares medical charts;
• Assists with HIV/STD Counseling & Testing and Partner Counseling and Referral Services on an as need basis.
• Performing other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILEMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification of phlebotomy within three (3) months of appointment.
• A valid California motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Phlebotomy License is highly desirable.
• Valid Medical Assistant Certification.
• Experience with medical insurance and authorization processes.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working for an HIV/STI program.
• Bilingual skills (Khmer, Spanish, and/or Tagalog).

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, be flexible, and manage multiple assignments within a fast-paced working environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and knowledge of California HIPAA regulations. Experience working with diverse groups and populations.
• Knowledge of community services in the Long Beach and Los Angeles areas.
• Proficiency in the use of computers including email, internet, and office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel and electronic health record systems).

SELECTION PROCEDUREThis recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of education in PDF format.Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7915.The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting .The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the .The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6314.In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.Employee BenefitsThe City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:· Medical and Dental Insurance· Life Insurance· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave· Deferred Compensation· Credit Union Membership· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)· Flexible Spending Accounts· Free Employee Parking
· Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave – after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Expected salary

$22.04 – 30.12 per hour

Location

Long Beach, CA

Job date

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:13:56 GMT

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