Medical Assistant II

AltaMed • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant II serves as an AltaMed ambassador at an assigned clinic, Patient Service Center (PSC), or Patient Registry team. The role welcomes patients and responds attentively to their needs, creating a positive experience by managing expectations and demonstrating compassion and respect. The Medical Assistant assists with direct patient care by performing routine patient-care procedures and providing technical and clerical support in the clinical setting. The role builds relationships with patients by listening to them and earning their trust.

The Medical Assistant documents all specialties in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and assists with administrative responsibilities, including providing feedback on back-office processes to the Nursing Supervisor or Manager. The role also supports department goals and objectives by mentoring and training other Medical Assistants. At a Patient Service Center, the Medical Assistant performs additional duties over the telephone.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certificate.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience as a back-office Medical Assistant, preferably in an outpatient, medical practice, or clinic setting.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and attend to their needs, managing expectations and demonstrating compassion and respect.
• Assist with direct patient care by performing routine patient-care procedures and providing technical and clerical support in the clinical setting.
• Build relationships with patients by listening to them and gaining their trust.
• Document all specialties in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assist with administrative responsibilities, including providing feedback on back-office processes to the Nursing Supervisor or Manager.
• Support department goals and objectives by mentoring and training the Medical Assistant team.
• When working at a Patient Service Center, perform other duties over the telephone.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Commuter Flexible Spending.
• Career advancement and development opportunities.
• Paid Time Off and holidays.
• Paid CME days.
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Corporate employee discounts.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Pet Care Insurance.
• May qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED