Medical Assistant - Los Angeles (Per Diem)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing routine medical and testing procedures under the direct supervision of the treating clinician. This role also supports other areas of the facility as needed, including registration and referral management. The position requires efficient and accurate delivery of one-on-one patient care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring patients receive quality clinical care and an excellent patient experience from welcoming, respectful, and skillful colleagues. This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, training as a medical assistant, or military medical specialist with current credentials in the state of employment
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, clinical office environment
- This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA) preferred but not required
- Prefer applicants who are conversationally fluent, can read and write in both English and Spanish
Responsibilities
- Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing
- Prepare patients for physical examinations, including taking vital signs and any required or requested ancillary testing including but not limited to vaccines and injections, phlebotomy, PFTs, audiogram testing and respirator fit testing
- Perform rapid screening tests (influenza, strep, mono, glucose, etc.)
- Assist providers during examination and treatment
- Responsible for performing routine medical procedures as ordered by treating clinician as well as triaging emergent patients as needed
- Prepare and assist clinician with procedure set up and injury care
- Apply bandages, dressings and splints as ordered by the treating clinician
- Dispense medications and DME as ordered by the treating clinician in accordance with state regulations
- Complete quality assurance activities on equipment and medical devices as well as testing processes used in the center
- Maintain supplies, clean rooms and equipment, and stock exam rooms
- Maintain and operate all medical devices and equipment, including calibration and record keeping in accordance with current policy and procedures
- Notify supervisor immediately if equipment is not functioning properly, supplies are needed, or facility is not operating as expected
- In partnership with center leadership, assist with patient flow and volume
- Keep patients informed of expected wait times during all aspects of the center visit
- Responsible for clerical tasks in both the front and back office associated with patient care and proper record keeping
- Ensure accuracy in documentation
- Perform front office duties: greet patients, obtain authorization, check in/out, communicate wait times, answer multi-line telephone system, and distribute employer results/paperwork as needed
- Follow HIPAA guidelines and safety rules
- Attend center staff meetings or huddles as required
- Assist in maintaining a neat, clean, and orderly appearance throughout the facility
- Complete any applicable training including but not limited to clinical competency training that occurs monthly
Benefits
- Center Achievement Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
