Medical Assistant (MA) General Surgery
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, 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 adheres to current organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Based on operational needs, the MA may be required to float between clinic locations and travel to assigned sites. The role may also include designated administrative functions, such as coordinating referrals and authorizations, scheduling surgeries, 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 serving approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Gabriel Valley region. Its integrated network includes hospitals, outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty physician group, home healthcare and hospice services, and specialty and emergency care. The organization is recognized for patient care, patient experience, and healthcare technology.
Requirements
- Work under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.
- Perform duties within the scope of practice established by California law, organizational policies, and delegated clinical responsibilities.
- Maintain competency in assigned duties.
- Adhere to current organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
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.
- 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.
- Schedule surgeries.
- Maintain accurate documentation.
- Communicate with patients, providers, payers, and other departments to facilitate continuity of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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