Medical Assistant (MA) Cardiology

PIH Health•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner and within the scope of practice established by California law, organizational policies, and delegated clinical responsibilities. The MA supports safe, efficient, and patient-centered care by assisting with patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, medication and immunization administration when delegated and authorized, documentation, care coordination, and other assigned clinical support functions. The MA maintains competency in assigned duties and follows current organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Based on operational needs, the MA may float between clinic locations and travel to assigned sites. The role may also include designated administrative functions, such as coordinating referrals and authorizations, maintaining accurate documentation, and communicating with patients, providers, payers, and other departments to support continuity of care. PIH Health is a nonprofit regional healthcare network serving approximately 3 million residents in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the San Gabriel Valley. Its integrated network includes three hospitals, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty physician group, home healthcare and hospice services, and a range of specialty and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for patient care and patient experience.

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that may involve considerable walking and physically assisting patients.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English.
Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and patient safety measures.
Adaptability and accuracy.
Good visual acuity and motor coordination.
Strong clinical skills.
Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
Strong computer skills, including data entry and typing.
Honest, dependable, and conscientious.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR), computerized practice management, and other record-keeping systems.
Ability to maintain composure in fast-paced situations and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in an environment involving a high level of activity and a variety of positions.
Ability to travel between assigned clinic locations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient intake and clinical procedures.
Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
Administer medications and immunizations when delegated and authorized.
Document care and support care coordination.
Perform other assigned clinical support functions within applicable scope and policies.
Maintain competency in assigned duties and follow organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Float between clinic locations and travel to assigned sites as operational needs require.
Coordinate referrals and authorizations.
Maintain accurate documentation.
Communicate with patients, providers, payers, and other departments to facilitate continuity of care.