Medical Assistant

Northeast Community Clinic•Los Angeles, CA

12d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs patient-care activities and related services under the direction of professional staff. The role supports clinical examinations and procedures, patient intake and documentation, point-of-care testing, and coordination of primary care with other in-house services. The position may involve working at multiple facilities and requires 10% travel outside the local area. The schedule is flexible and may require some evening and weekend work.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Medical Assistant credential.
Current CPR and/or BLS certification.
Valid state identification.
Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work as a team player and independently.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel between facilities.
Ability to travel 10% outside the local area.
Commitment to the goals and philosophy of Northeast Community Clinic.
Ability to work in a clinic or standard office setting and use standard office and clinic equipment, including a computer.
Ability to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, read printed materials, and communicate in person and by telephone.
Regular ability to communicate, use repetitive motions, move, remain stationary, and push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds; occasional ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds.
The position involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (OSHA Category 1).
The work is mostly non-sedentary.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English skills.
High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Interview and discharge patients, complete medical agency and consent forms, explain them to patients, and obtain signatures.
Document patient intake in the Electronic Health Record, including chief complaint, medical and social history, vital signs, tests or labs performed, and immunizations administered.
Perform phlebotomy, injections, vital-sign measurements, visual acuity and audiometric screening, venipuncture, and specimen handling as directed by a Medical Practitioner.
Perform point-of-care testing, including blood glucose, urinalysis, EKG, HbA1c, INR, blood chemistry, pregnancy tests, bilirubin, and other standard primary-care back-office procedures.
Assist physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other Medical Practitioners with patient examinations and procedures as directed.
Coordinate primary-care medical services with in-house Dentistry, Optometry, Endocrinology, and Mental Health services.
Review patient medical records for completeness and accuracy.
Route medical orders, results, documentation, and instructions to appropriate personnel.
Maintain and stock clinical inventory and dispensary supplies.
Keep equipment clean and operational and maintain calibration, sterilization, and repair or maintenance logs.
Clean, stock, and maintain examination rooms.
Follow OSHA and universal precaution protocols and adhere to the policy and procedure manual.
Provide or direct patients/individuals seeking assistance; the description is incomplete at this point.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinic Manager.