Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Cl - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Cl - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union) position involves escorting patients to exam rooms, obtaining and recording vital signs and medication lists, monitoring patient flow, and assisting physicians with minor clinical procedures. The role also includes performing EKGs, preparing patient charts with pertinent medical information, and scheduling diagnostic tests. Additionally, the Medical Assistant will perform various office and clerical duties, ensuring patient privacy, safety, and confidentiality are maintained. The position requires maintaining a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations, and ensuring compliance with infection control policies. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent
- Specialized/technical training
- 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 orthopaedic 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.
- Obtains and records vital signs.
- 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
- Excellent benefits and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
