Medical Assistant

Saban Community Clinic•Los Angeles, CA

14d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports clinic sessions and direct patient care at Saban Community Clinic’s Hollywood location. The role includes preparing exam rooms, assisting clinicians with examinations and procedures, performing screenings and tests, collecting and processing specimens, and maintaining clinical equipment, supplies, and documentation. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., with occasional Saturdays.

Requirements

Minimum certification as a Medical Assistant from a California-accredited school.
Skills performing venipuncture, audiometry, and spirometry.
Ability or skill in conducting EKG tests.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in another language, such as Spanish, Russian, Armenian, or Korean.
Prior clinical experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a similar community clinic environment.

Responsibilities

Set up exam rooms before clinic sessions and ensure necessary supplies are stocked and available.
Assist doctors with examinations and other procedures related to direct patient care.
Perform and record patients’ vital signs, vision screenings, audiometric screenings, spirometric tests, EKGs, and venipuncture.
Provide patients with information about referrals, follow-up appointments, and test results.
Conduct birth control and pregnancy counseling sessions after completing certified birth control training.
Use computers and programs for data entry, including i2i, EHR, and CAIR.
Monitor medical-supply inventory.
Obtain, collect, and label blood, urine, and other specimens in accordance with regulations and patient policy; package and send specimens appropriately for transport to outside laboratories or storage.
Perform and read routine laboratory tests, including urinalysis, urine pregnancy, hemoglobin, and strep tests; prepare laboratory specimens for clinician review.
Clean and sterilize used equipment and dispose of specimens and waste according to health and safety guidelines.
Complete and maintain documentation regarding tests, specimens, and supplies in accordance with clinic procedures and requirements.

Benefits

Free medical coverage options; the employer covers all out-of-pocket expenses.
Chiropractic and acupuncture coverage at 100% in-network under HMO and PPO plans.
Dental coverage options.
Vision coverage.
Weekend shift differential pay.
403(b) retirement plans with employer matching.
Generous paid time off, including a one-week holiday closure for Christmas and New Year’s.
Competitive wages and annual merit increases.
The role may qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Work-life balance and flexibility through company perks.