Medical Assistant - Beverly Hills Multispecialty Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Beverly Hills, CA

6d•$23 - $39

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports physicians and patients at a Beverly Hills multispecialty clinic. The role escorts patients to exam rooms, prepares patients and exam rooms, obtains and records vital signs and medication lists, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with examinations and minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, and prepares patient charts with relevant medical information. The Medical Assistant schedules diagnostic tests as needed and ensures physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by appropriate staff. The position also performs clerical and office duties, including maintaining files and records, overseeing equipment and office supply inventory, handling incoming mail, and photocopying, faxing, distributing, mailing, and running errands. It maintains clean, organized, stocked, and disinfected care areas and complies with patient privacy, safety, confidentiality, and infection-control standards. The Medical Assistant records information in the chart/EHR according to Joint Commission standards, provides coverage for coworkers, communicates patient status during coverage, and performs other duties as assigned. USC Care Medical Group is the physician entity serving the USC Health System, supporting clinical governance, physician and ambulatory services, and enterprise functions. It includes 17 clinical departments and approximately 1,500 physicians and 2,000 staff across more than 80 locations. The position’s hourly rate range is $22.88–$38.90; the actual offer may reflect factors such as experience, education, skills, internal equity, contractual stipulations, and market considerations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
LA City Fire Life Safety Training; if the card is not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and kept current through renewal before expiration.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience; combined education and experience may substitute for minimum experience. Acute-care setting experience is preferred.
Spanish language skills.
Knowledge of orthopaedic medical terminology.
Familiarity with word processing and IDX, GECB, COR Schuynet, Cerner, ProSolv, EPF, and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Determine patient care needs and direct patients accordingly.
Escort patients to exam rooms and monitor patient flow.
Prepare patients for examinations and obtain and record vital signs and medication lists.
Prepare patient charts before appointments, including relevant x-rays and lab work, and arrange for special equipment as needed.
Set up exam rooms and assist physicians with examinations and procedures, including minor clinical procedures.
Perform EKGs.
Schedule diagnostic tests ordered by physicians as needed.
Ensure physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by appropriate staff.
Record patient information in charts/EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
Keep health care delivery areas stocked, organized, clean, and disinfected.
Maintain files and records and oversee equipment and office supply inventory.
Photocopy, collate, fax, distribute, and mail materials; perform errands; and read, prioritize, handle, or route incoming mail.
Maintain patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality and comply with infection-control policies and safety standards.
Provide coverage or relief for coworkers and communicate patient status to coworkers when providing coverage.
Maintain a professional demeanor and perform other duties as assigned.