Medical/Radiologic Technician Assistant

at  California State University

Job no: 544169
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Operations, or a registered nurse and according to established protocol or direction of a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, the Medical Assistant (MA) performs a variety of skilled Medical Assistant duties and gives direct nursing care to students in the Student Health Center. Performs digital x-rays and related work as required.
Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts.
CSULB has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs in 2024.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Oral communication skills to communicate diplomatically and effectively with co-workers, staff and departmental staff. Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues and coordinate with others. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Ability to consistently be present at job/work. Comply with SHS policies, procedures, and guidelines. Knowledge and compliance of HIPAA Health Care Privacy and Security Law. EMR access level is based on work functions Practice within Medical Assistant scope of practice as guided by Medical Board of California. Ability to quickly learn related clinic procedures and to handle equipment required for patient care in a Student Health Center. Follow detailed oral and written instructions; understand basic medical terminology and regularly exercise good Medical Assistant practice. Establish cooperative relationships with students, clinicians, and co-workers; and observe and record observations. Computer skills strongly preferred for health information technology. Experience with working with a diverse group of individuals providing professional service. Excellent attention to detail and maintain accurate records. Ability to follow Work Protocols and Safe Work Practices and working knowledge of standard safe work practices.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university’s commitment to a “vision of excellence.”

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma required.
• Position requires for duties to be performed on campus.

Preferred:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience performing the duties of a medical assistant in an outpatient clinic.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on University business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

PHYSICAL SUMMARY

• Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent’s time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

• Medical assistant duties: Responsible for administering medications/immunizations and performing routine care and/or medical assistant duties which require training and skill; Assist practitioners in the delivery of health care services such as examinations, clinical procedures, and medical treatments. Ensure health care patient care areas are fully stocked, organized and clean.
• Radiology services: Performs a variety of radiographic procedures at a skilled technical level.