Medical Assistant (MA)

MemorialCare•Long Beach, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist and support the clinical care team members with the delivery of patient care in accordance to the Medical Assistant scope of practice while utilizing the five (5) Simply Better steps with every patient and team member interaction. Meet ambulatory Medical Assistant clinical competencies. Perform clinical procedures under supervision of Provider. Follow standard work for patient care processes. Maintain effective and organized systems to ensure: Timely patient flow. Rooms stocked with adequate supplies. Maintain instruments. Ensure all related reports and information are available in the Electronic Health Record. Maintenance of all logs and required checks. Provide instructions to patients as ordered/instructed by Provider. Imp lement orders and teaching plan components as directed by Provider and licensed care team member(s). Ensure documentation is complete, accurate and timely; reflecting patients’ plan of care. Demonstrate continued development of clinical expertise, current knowledge of healthcare trends, and education related to clinical ambulatory practice. Participate in processes that improve standard of care and practice in the delivery of ambulatory clinical care. Perform any additional or miscellaneous duties as requested by the management team within the scope of knowledge and ability. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Prior clinical experience in ambulatory care pediatric environment required
High School graduate or equivalent required
Certificate from a Medical Assistant Program required
BLS for Healthcare Provider required

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assist and support the clinical care team members with the delivery of patient care in accordance to the Medical Assistant scope of practice
Meet ambulatory Medical Assistant clinical competencies
Perform clinical procedures under supervision of Provider
Follow standard work for patient care processes
Maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
Ensure rooms are stocked with adequate supplies
Maintain instruments
Ensure all related reports and information are available in the Electronic Health Record
Maintenance of all logs and required checks
Provide instructions to patients as ordered/instructed by Provider
Implement orders and teaching plan components as directed by Provider and licensed care team member(s)
Ensure documentation is complete, accurate and timely; reflecting patients’ plan of care
Demonstrate continued development of clinical expertise, current knowledge of healthcare trends, and education related to clinical ambulatory practice
Participate in processes that improve standard of care and practice in the delivery of ambulatory clinical care
Perform any additional or miscellaneous duties as requested by the management team within the scope of knowledge and ability
Performs other duties as assigned