MA II - Urology - Full Time - Days - 8hr West Covina (Pavilion)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant II prepares patients for provider examinations, takes vital signs, records patient history, and assists with office procedures. The role administers treatments, medications, and injections as ordered. It conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts with recent test results and correspondence, and calls patients regarding test results as instructed by the provider. The position performs blood collection by venipuncture and arterial puncture, and participates in data entry, specimen processing and preparation, and retrieval of laboratory order information. It also helps ensure the quality of blood specimens and communicates with clients to resolve specimen concerns as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or 1–2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of a high school diploma.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
- Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques and medical/laboratory terminology.
- Computer skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire or transfer.
- Completion of annual Medical Assistant Competency training.
- Current California CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) certificate or completion of external MA Phlebotomy training.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Three to five years of experience in a healthcare setting.
- One to two years of experience assisting in performing laboratory assays.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for provider exams, take vital signs, and record patient history.
- Assist in office procedures and administer treatments, medications, and injections as ordered.
- Review and update patient charts with recent test results and correspondence before appointments.
- Call patients regarding test results as instructed by the provider.
- Collect blood by venipuncture and arterial puncture.
- Perform data entry, specimen processing and preparation, and retrieval of laboratory order information.
- Ensure the quality of blood specimens and communicate with clients to help resolve specimen concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
