Medical Assistant (Fremont Wellness Center)

UNIVERSITY MUSLIM MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of the Clinic Manager and performs clerical duties related to patient care. The role supports patient flow, assists with clinical procedures at the direction of a licensed medical professional, maintains accurate patient records, and provides respectful, professional service to patients. The position may also require travel between administrative and clinical sites and throughout the community.

Requirements

Medical Assistant training and certificate of completion.
At least two consecutive years of experience working as a Medical Assistant I or higher, or phlebotomy experience/skill.
CPR certification covering adults, children, and infants, including obstructed airway response.
Working knowledge of clinic policies and procedures.
Basic clerical skills, including use of a personal computer.
Familiarity with HIPAA and OSHA regulations and ability to maintain discretion with sensitive patient information.
Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel between administrative and clinical sites.
Successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and criminal background check, with acceptable results.
Recommended vaccinations and preventative testing include Hepatitis B, influenza, MMR, TDAP, and TB.
Typically requires appropriate Medical Assistant training and at least two years of experience in front- and back-office clinic procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Assist the Clinic Manager with patient flow by greeting patients, locating charts in the EMR, scheduling appointments, answering calls, and referring patients to the appropriate person.
Take necessary action to maintain smooth patient flow and inform the Clinic Manager of issues affecting timely patient care.
Assist the Clinic Manager with training new staff.
At the direction of a licensed medical professional, check and record vital signs, perform phlebotomy, collect and label laboratory specimens, and package specimens for transport or storage.
Administer immunizations.
Assist providers with examinations and other direct patient care procedures.
Maintain complete and accurate patient records, enter data into the computer, and document procedures properly.
Attend and participate in team and staff meetings and continuing education programs.
Perform clerical duties such as preparing routine correspondence, filing, photocopying, faxing, answering telephones, and directing calls.
Treat patients with respect and professionalism.
Perform other duties assigned by the Operations Director and/or Medical Director in the absence of the Clinic Manager.