Medical Assistant

La Jolla Vein & Vascular brings together board-certified experts in Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology to provide the most advanced treatments for vascular disorders of the legs, feet and pelvis. Our comprehensive vascular center is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team. Our clinic, with locations in La Jolla on the Scripps Memorial Campus (XIMED building) and in Vista, is dedicated to improving the quality of lives of patients who suffer from vascular conditions, including chronic venous insufficiency, DVT, chronic leg edema, leg ulcers, and peripheral arterial disease.

Position is Monday, Wednesday & Friday in La Jolla, from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Responsibilities:

• Measures and records vital signs, patient medical history and chief complaints
• Educate patients on management of diagnosis, treatments
• Prepares patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests
• Assists physician with exams
• Prepares injections with physician authorization
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments
• Maintains clean facility, rooms and waiting area
• Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned
• Perform first aid procedures

Other Responsibilities:

• Follows company and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follows company's protocol
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Upholds HIPAA regulations
• Reliability and punctuality is a must

Position Requirements:

• High school graduate - Required
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish- Preferred
• Medical Assistant Certificate/CPR Certificate - Required
• EKG knowledge - Preferred
• One (1) or more years Medical Assistant experience in the corresponding setting - Preferred
• Federal and State required credentials current and on file
• Able to read and write consistent with job requirements; cognitive skills as related to the position Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds - Required
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time - Required

La Jolla Vein & Vascular is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, La Jolla Vein & Vascular posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. La Jolla Vein & Vascular strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.