Medical Assistant

Mens Health Foundation • West Hollywood, CA

10d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Men's Health Foundation is seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals to join their team. They are committed to "Reimagining Healthcare" to ensure health equity and affirm the unique experience of every patient, prioritizing their evolving needs and striving to make each patient feel comfortable, understood, and respected. The organization welcomes all backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions and seeks team members who embrace and champion diversity, as their work within the LGBTQ+ community promotes positive sexuality and inclusivity. Candidates should be comfortable with exposure to imagery, events, and materials that reflect their culture of acceptance and expression, ensuring alignment with their values.

Requirements

• Candidate should be willing and able to float to all locations on an as-needed basis
• Requires a high school diploma.
• Medical Assistant certificate or equivalent experience such as 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to type 40+ wpm and have experience with healthcare software.
• Have the appropriate level of behavioral maturity and patience in handling patients.
• Have diplomacy and tact in handling difficult and irate patients.
• Ability to work effectively with men and transgender women of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientation in a multicultural environment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test as well as a background check to include a 7-year criminal, 10-year SSN & employer history reference check as well as a pre-employment background check.
• Must be able to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination on first day of work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail.
• Must take yearly flu shot and test for tuberculosis as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy license (preferred)
• Experience in HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and chronic diseases care/ management (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary or abnormal findings to providers.
• Prioritizes infection control practices; uses sterile technique as appropriate.
• Will be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients; ensure disinfection and cleanliness between patient visits.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
• Reinforces physician's orders and answers questions regarding visit.
• Maintains safe, secure, positive attitude and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; requesting refills as needed; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; reporting need for repairs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Assist with more complex procedures, such as HRA, (DXA) bone density scans.
• Maintains accurate and complete proper documentation for all patient encounters.
• Other duties may be assigned, as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance (may be eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire)
• 12 Paid Holidays (including 1 mental health day)
• 401(k) Retirement plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 4% following completion of 90th day of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 40 hours of sick pay (following completion of 90th day of employment)
• 120 hours of PTO accrued within the 1st year of employment

What This Job Offers

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