Medical Assistant, Specialty Clinic Float Pool

Children's Hospital of Orange County • Orange, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I (MA I) is an unlicensed healthcare professional who performs routine technical services in medical practice settings under the supervision of a physician and department leadership staff. The role requires knowledge and skills to work efficiently in the back office and/or front office. The Float Pool Medical Assistant provides short-term or long-term coverage at any of the organization’s Specialty Clinic locations: Corona, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, and Orange. The position is based in Orange, California. Shifts are eight hours on weekdays, with start and end times ranging from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

RCH aims to provide exceptional and innovative pediatric care across its hospitals, clinics, and practices, and offers compensation, benefits, and career development programs. RCH also commits to incorporating environmental sustainability into its healthcare model in support of children’s health and patient safety.

Requirements

• Previous work experience or an externship in a healthcare setting.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Graduation from a vocational school with successful completion of Medical Assistant requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Medical Assistant Diploma.
• Knowledge and ability to provide appropriate patient care based on age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with high standards.
• Ability to advance care through the development of new ideas and technology.
• Ability to promote teamwork and meet or exceed patient and family expectations.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively for safe and effective job performance.
• Proficiency in medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical services in medical practice settings under physician and department leadership supervision.
• Work efficiently in the back office and/or front office.
• Provide short-term or long-term coverage at Specialty Clinic locations in Corona, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, and Orange.
• Provide appropriate patient care based on patients’ age, cultural needs, and spiritual needs.
• Promote teamwork to support the organization’s mission and meet or exceed patient and family expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED