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Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy•Corona, CA

132d•Onsite

About The Position

LA CENTA is seeking a self-motivated, outgoing, and hard-working Medical Assistant to support physicians and physician assistants in a fast-paced, patient-focused clinic. Medical Assistants are central to clinic operations and help provide exceptional subspecialty care by completing patient intake, explaining basic procedures, assisting with in-office procedures, and helping the clinic run smoothly. The role reports first to the Medical Assistant Manager and then to the Office Manager. The position may require travel among Los Angeles-area clinic locations for training or as needed. The role includes rooming patients; gathering and recording medical histories and visit information; taking preliminary measurements; accurately entering information into the electronic medical record (EMR); coordinating patient care; processing documents; maintaining examination rooms and instruments; supporting appointment scheduling and phone coverage; obtaining outside medical records; and safeguarding patient confidentiality. Medical Assistants also help maintain supplies and equipment, follow applicable professional and legal standards, and participate in educational opportunities. LA CENTA describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation is $20.00 per hour plus benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
General knowledge of HIPAA and CPT codes.
Ability to travel among Los Angeles-area clinics as needed, including for training.
Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians, and staff.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work in a relatively unsupervised environment with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to operate office equipment necessary to perform job functions.
Team-oriented approach and a pleasant attitude toward the practice of medicine.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an ear, nose, throat, and allergy specialty clinic is preferred.
Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Room patients according to office standards.
Interview patients, record medical histories, and confirm the purpose of each visit.
Prepare patients for examinations by performing preliminary tests, including taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and accurately and promptly entering patient history summaries in the EMR.
Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians.
Process documents in an organized and accurate manner.
Organize, stock, and clean examination and treatment rooms, and sterilize instruments before and after each patient visit.
Ensure patient medications are entered into the EMR at each visit.
Enter medical history questionnaire information, HMO authorizations, and outside medical records into the EMR.
Assist physicians with in-office procedures.
Assist with answering phones and scheduling patient appointments.
Obtain medical records from outside physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and radiology facilities when needed.
Review all messages before the end of the day and ensure they are handled appropriately.
Safeguard medical records and maintain patient confidentiality.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Inventory supplies and advise the Manager when stock is low.
Follow equipment operating instructions, troubleshoot breakdowns, and notify the Manager when repairs are needed.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
Adhere to professional standards, policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Accept ownership of assigned work, take on new requests, and identify opportunities to add value to the practice.
Perform other duties as assigned.