Medical Assistant, Primary Care Float Pool (Part Time Non-Benefitted, Variable Shifts)

CHOC•Orange, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I (MA I) is an unlicensed healthcare professional who performs routine technical services within the medical practice settings under the supervision of the physician and the department’s leadership staff. The associate in this role possesses knowledge and skills to function efficiently in the back office and / or front office.

Requirements

Previous work experience or externship in a healthcare setting.
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
Graduate of a vocational school having successfully completed requirements for MA.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Medical Assistant Diploma.
Knowledge and ability to provide appropriate patient care depending on age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards.
Ability to advance care through development of new ideas and technology.
Ability to promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission, understanding, and exceeding patient and family expectations.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job.
Proficient in medical terminology.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
Medium - High energy level.
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher).
Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient).
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation.
Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%.
Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%.
Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision.
Exposure to Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Performs routine technical services within the medical practice settings under the supervision of the physician and the department’s leadership staff.
Functions efficiently in the back office and / or front office.
Provides appropriate patient care depending on age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Sets goals and judges results in accordance with the highest standards.
Advances care through development of new ideas and technology.
Promotes teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission, understanding, and exceeding patient and family expectations.
Speaks, reads, writes, and understands English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job.
Utilizes proficient medical terminology.
Utilizes computer systems and software used in functional area.