Medical Assistant

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CLINIC•Los Angeles, CA

14d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs patient care activities and related services under the direction of professional staff. Duties include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The schedule is flexible and may require some evening and weekend work. The position involves travel between facilities and 10% travel outside the local area.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Medical Assistant.
Current CPR and/or BLS Certification.
Valid State Identification.
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
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.
The position involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues (OSHA Category 1).
Ability to perform work that is mostly non-sedentary; regularly communicate, use repetitive motions, move, remain stationary, and push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds; and occasionally push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Mobility to work in a standard office or clinic setting and use standard office and clinic equipment, including a computer; stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; ability to read printed materials and communicate in person and over the telephone.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interview and discharge patients; complete medical agency and consent forms, ensure patient understanding, and obtain signatures.
Document patient intake in the Electronic Health Record, including chief complaint, medical and social history, vitals, tests and labs performed, and immunizations administered.
Perform phlebotomy, injections, and vitals as directed by a Medical Practitioner, including visual acuity, audiometric screening, venipuncture, and specimen handling.
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 Medical Practitioners, including physicians, PA-Cs, and NPs, with patient examinations and procedures as directed.
Coordinate interdisciplinary integration of primary care medical services with in-house Dentistry, Optometry, Endocrinology, and Mental Health services.
Review patient medical records for completeness and accuracy.
Route appropriate medical orders, results, documentation, and instructions to the appropriate personnel.
Maintain and stock clinical inventory supplies and dispensary.
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 and individuals seeking services.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinic Manager.