Medical Assistant, Digestive Health - LA, FT Days

Pih Health Physicians • Los Angeles, CA

132d • $21 - $32

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under general supervision to perform a variety of procedures; fills in and performs various patient-specific job duties; must have knowledge of each clinical task assigned; must keep updated on any changes made within the Medical Assistant scope of practice. The Medical Assistant may be requested to float between departments and periodically travel; process all outside referrals including HMO and PPO, maintaining accurate records and notifying all concerned parties of the outcome as required. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Minimum six (6) months of front and back medical office experience required.
• Two (2) years of front and back medical office experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License if hiring into Medical Assistant Float Pool.
• Strong verbal and written skills; fluent in English.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and patient safety measures.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
• Strong computer skills (data entry and typing).
• Good visual acuity and motor coordination.
• Honest, dependable, and conscientious.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, Spanish preferred.
• Adaptability and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of procedures under general supervision.
• Fill in and perform various patient-specific job duties.
• Keep updated on any changes made within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Float between departments as requested.
• Process all outside referrals including HMO and PPO.
• Maintain accurate records and notify all concerned parties of the outcome as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $21.50 - $32.50.
• Day shift.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED