Medical Assistant II - Floater
Company: Northeast Valley Health Corporation
Location: San Fernando
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, the Medical
Assistant will perform non-invasive routine technical supportive
services of clinic patient care relating to therapeutic and
diagnostic functions, following established policies & procedures,
and techniques. The supervising licensed practitioner must be
physically present in the treatment facility for the Medical
Assistant to perform non-invasive technical supportive services.
The Medical Assistant also provides a variety of administrative,
assistive & supportive clinical and outreach activities. The
Medical Assistant cannot evaluate or synthesize data. Reports to:
Direct & Administrative: Associate Director of Healthcare
Operations or designee Technical/Clinical: Licensed Independent
Practitioner in consultation with the Director of Nursing Services
or designee Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or General
Educational Development (GED) Certificate is preferred. 2.
Completion of a secondary or postsecondary Medical Assistant
education program from a public school authorized by the Department
of Education, or an approved Medical Assistant program at a
postsecondary institution accredited or approved by the Bureau for
Private Postsecondary Education. 3. Must demonstrate within ninety
days of employment, competency in the usage of clinical equipment
and Point of Care testing e.g. pregnancy test, urine dip, etc. Have
knowledge of instrument sterilization procedures and process. 4.
Must pass the Family Planning Health Worker certification within
six months of employment. 5. Must complete two or more
certification training(s) completed within six months of
employment: The State approved audiometric, vision and BMI training
by CHDP. EYEPAC’s for performing retinal screening Complete the
online EZIZ vaccine trainings for the Vaccine for Children (VFC)/
Vaccine for Adults (VFA) Certified as a Lactation Educator in
Pediatrics or Women’s Health Certified as a Family Planning Health
Worker by Essential Access Health Trained as Permanent
Contraception Counselor Counselor in Pregnancy Options Counseling
6. Possess a minimum of one full year's paid experience in
Gynecology and/or Obstetrics services preferred. 7. Must be able to
travel to all NEVHC Health Centers as directed by the supervisor.
Medical Assistant II – Floater must meet the following additional
requirements: 1. Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary
Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR
Policy. 2. Displays qualities of dependability and reliability, be
willing to accept a variety of tasks, and able to comprehend
quickly and follow instructions accurately. 3. Be able to
communicate tactfully and empathetically, with cultural
sensitivity; with staff, patients, and family members. 4. Write and
print legibly. 5. Be well groomed and display mature behavior. 6.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. 7. Must be willing and
able to work a varied and flexible schedule to accommodate the
needs of NEVHC and its patients. 8. Must maintain or exceed Medical
Assistant competency levels as established by corporate standards
for clinical practice. 9. Must demonstrate through written and oral
testing, the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients served and has knowledge of
the principles of growth and development over the life span. He or
she can identify and categorize each patient's age-specific group
needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, adult or geriatric
patients. 10. Fluency in English (speaks, read and write). 11.
Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translate, read and write) and must
complete the mandatory Medical Interpretation course offered at
NEVHC. 12. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about
health care and another patient/client information. 13. Ability to
utilize electronic medical records effectively to intake and
document patient information and schedule appointments. 14. Current
California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a
driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if
required to drive on the job). Northeast Valley Health Corporation
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status,
amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with
applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health
Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing
non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. Schedule: Variable, Monday - Friday
8:30a-5p. Some evenings and Saturday. Full time, 40 hrs per
week
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