Medical Assistant - GI Liver Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$22 - $37

About The Position

Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various office and clerical duties. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Other duties as assigned. Escorts patients to x-ray and exam rooms, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures including staple removal, suture removal, and wound care. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Reviews and codes charge slips, submits insurance claims. Returns patient phone calls. Must work with any and every physician in the Orthopaedic Clinic. Performs various office and clerical duties and other duties as assigned. Essential Duties: Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly. Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow. Prepares patients for examinations. Obtains and records vital signs. Ensures health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected. . Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Photocopies, collates, faxes, distributes, mails, and performs errands. Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Handles or routes as appropriate. Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff. Provides coverage/relief for co-workers. Communicates directly with co-workers the status of all patients when providing coverage. Assists the physician with exams and procedures. Records patient information in chart//EHR according to Joint Commission standards. Maintains a professional demeanor. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

1 year; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Experience in acute care setting
Spanish language skills.
Knowledge of orthopaedic medical terminology.
Familiarity with word processing, IDX, GECB, COR Schuynet, Cerner, ProSolv, EPF and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to exam rooms
Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list
Monitors patient flow
Assists physicians with minor clinical procedures
Performs EKGs
Prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information
Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed
Performs various office and clerical duties
Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained
Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations
Ensures compliance with infection control policies
Escorts patients to x-ray and exam rooms
Assists physicians with minor clinical procedures including staple removal, suture removal, and wound care
Reviews and codes charge slips
Submits insurance claims
Returns patient phone calls
Must work with any and every physician in the Orthopaedic Clinic
Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly
Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work
Makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed
Sets up exam rooms
Assists physician with exams as needed
Prepares patients for examinations
Ensures health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected
Maintains files and records
Oversees equipment and office supply inventory
Photocopies, collates, faxes, distributes, mails, and performs errands
Reads and prioritizes incoming mail
Handles or routes as appropriate
Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff
Provides coverage/relief for co-workers
Communicates directly with co-workers the status of all patients when providing coverage
Records patient information in chart//EHR according to Joint Commission standards
Maintains a professional demeanor