Medical Assistant

Saban Community Clinic • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Saban Community Clinic is hiring a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care in its Hollywood clinic. The role includes preparing exam rooms and supplies, assisting doctors with examinations and procedures, performing and documenting clinical tests, supporting patients with referrals and follow-up information, and conducting birth control and pregnancy counseling after certified training. The Medical Assistant also collects and processes specimens, performs routine laboratory tests, maintains supplies and documentation, and follows clinic health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Assistant from a California-accredited school.
• Skills in venipuncture, audiometry, and spirometry.
• Ability or skill in conducting EKG tests.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in another language, such as Spanish, Russian, Armenian, or Korean.
• Prior clinical experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a similar community clinic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms before clinic sessions and ensure necessary supplies are stocked and available.
• Assist doctors with examinations and procedures related to direct patient care.
• Perform and record vital signs, vision screenings, audiometric screenings, spirometric tests, EKGs, and venipuncture.
• Provide patients with information about referrals, follow-up appointments, and test results.
• Conduct birth control and pregnancy counseling sessions after completing certified birth control training.
• Use computers and programs for data entry, including i2i, EHR, and CAIR.
• Monitor inventory of medical supplies.
• Obtain, collect, and label blood, urine, and other specimens according to regulations and patient policy; package and send specimens for transport to outside laboratories or storage.
• Perform and read routine laboratory tests, including urinalysis, urine pregnancy, hemoglobin, and strep tests; prepare specimens for clinician review.
• Clean and sterilize used equipment and dispose of specimens and waste according to health and safety guidelines.
• Complete and maintain documentation regarding tests, specimens, and supplies in accordance with clinic procedures and requirements.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage options; the clinic covers all out-of-pocket expenses.
• Chiropractor and acupuncture coverage at 100% in-network on HMO and PPO plans.
• Dental coverage options.
• Vision coverage.
• Weekend shift differential pay.
• 403(b) retirement plans with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off, including a one-week holiday closure for Christmas and New Year's.
• Competitive wages and annual merit increases.
• The role may qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed