Medical Assistant - Urology Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant will escort patients to exam rooms, obtain and record patient vital signs and medication lists, monitor patient flow, and assist physicians with minor clinical procedures. This role also performs EKGs, prepares patient charts with pertinent medical information, and schedules diagnostic tests as ordered by the physician. The Medical Assistant will also perform various office and clerical duties, ensuring patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality are maintained. They will maintain a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations, and ensure compliance with infection control policies. This position is full-time, 8-hour days, non-exempt, and unionized.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent
- Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Nice To Haves
- 1 year combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
- Experience in acute care setting
- Spanish language skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with word processing, IDX, GECB, COR Schuynet, Cerner, ProSolv, EPF and scheduling software.
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to exam rooms.
- Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list.
- Monitors patient flow.
- Assists physicians with minor clinical procedures.
- Performs EKGs.
- Prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information.
- Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
- Performs various office and clerical duties.
- Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained.
- Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations.
- Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
- Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly.
- Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed.
- Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow.
- Prepares patients for examinations.
- Ensures health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected.
- Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory.
- Photocopies, collates, faxes, distributes, mails, and performs errands.
- Reads and prioritizes incoming mail.
- Handles or routes mail as appropriate.
- Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff.
- Provides coverage/relief for co-workers.
- Communicates directly with co-workers the status of all patients when providing coverage.
- Assists the physician with exams and procedures.
- Records patient information in chart//EHR according to Joint Commission standards.
- Maintains a professional demeanor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The hourly rate range for this position is $22.88 - $38.90.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
