Medical Assistant (MA) Family Medicine

PIH Health•Bellflower, CA

1d•Hybrid

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 is responsible for maintaining competency in assigned duties and adhering to current organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Based on operational needs, the Medical Assistant may be required to float between clinic locations and travel to assigned sites. The MA may also perform designated administrative functions, including coordinating referrals and authorizations, maintaining accurate documentation, and communicating with patients, providers, payers, and other departments to facilitate continuity of care. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment which may include a considerable amount of walking, and physical assistance for patients.
Strong verbal and written skills; fluent in English
Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and patient safety measures.
Adaptability and accuracy
Must have good visual acuity and motor coordination.
Strong clinical skills
Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
Strong computer skills (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 when confronted with fast paced situations, 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with patient intake
Clinical procedures
Specimen collection
Point-of-care testing
Medication and immunization administration (when delegated and authorized)
Documentation
Care coordination
Other assigned clinical support functions
Coordinating referrals and authorizations
Maintaining accurate documentation
Communicating with patients, providers, payers, and other departments to facilitate continuity of care