Medical Assistant - LV Transplant Clinic - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant - LV Transplant Clinic position is a per diem role with 8-hour shifts, classified as non-exempt and unionized. This role involves direct patient care, assisting physicians, performing clinical procedures, managing patient flow, and handling various administrative tasks within the clinic. The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality, maintaining a safe environment, and adhering to infection control policies. The position also requires accurate recording of patient information in the EHR according to Joint Commission standards and obtaining blood samples via venipuncture or capillary methods.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) - If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
• Experience in acute care setting
• Experience in working in satellite clinic
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Familiarity with word processing, GECB, COR, Cerner, ProSolv, and scheduling software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam rooms.
• Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list.
• Monitors patient flow.
• Assists physicians with minor clinical procedures.
• Performs EKGs.
• Prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information.
• Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
• Performs various office and clerical duties.
• Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained.
• Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations.
• Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
• Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly.
• Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed.
• Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow.
• Prepares patients for examinations.
• Ensures health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected.
• Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory.
• Photocopies, collates, faxes, mails.
• Reads and prioritizes incoming mail.
• Handles or routes as appropriate.
• Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff.
• Provides coverage/relief for co-workers.
• Communicates directly with co-workers the status of all patients when providing coverage.
• Assists the physician with exams and procedures.
• Records patient information in chart/EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
• Maintains a professional demeanor.
• Obtains blood sample specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods in response to requests for testing by clinicians, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.
• Receives and screens specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by established guidelines.
• Processes, distributes or packages all specimens received.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• USC is an equal opportunity employer.
• USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees