Lead Medical Assistant

Benefits: 401(k)Competitive salaryDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance Allied Health Solutions Medical Group is looking for a passionate and reliable Lead Medical Assistant. If you're ready to make a real impact and thrive in a supportive, team-driven environment, we’d love to meet you. The candidate will be responsible for providing direct care to patients under the direction of a licensed Practitioner. The clinic provides outpatient care and is located in Inglewood, California. This is a full time position from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform job functions timely, efficiently and effectively utilizing knowledge of medical assistant training and skillsDeliver upon the service expectations of both our patients and fellow staff members by listening to their needs; engaging in positive interactions; and following through on promises made in a thoughtful, efficient, timely and courteous manner so that their total outcome is better than expectedRespect the dignity, confidentiality and privacy of patientsWork in a safe manner, adhering to general safety precautions and standards.Perform basic back office skills -- vital signs, BP, weight, history taking, IM/Sub Q injections, make and verify appointments, call back authorized pharmacy refill prescriptions, ICD-9, CPT codingAdminister routine immunizations, injections and skin tests following verification of dosages and with appropriate documentationPerform blood pressure checks. Informs practitioner of resultsAssist with emergencies as neededProvide accurate, complete, legible and timely documentation of all procedures performed in the medical recordDemonstrate a thorough knowledge of procedures included in the Medical Assistant scope of practiceCommunicate all test results, patient concerns and changes in the patient’s condition to the physician or registered nurseFollow correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous infectious wastePerform daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenanceOrder and maintains current inventories of medication and suppliesCheck for outdated medication on a monthly basisComply with all applicable infection control and safety proceduresDemonstrate awareness of current state, federal and local lawsUse appropriate reporting mechanisms as required by state lawsProvide open and timely communication with patients, families and their significant othersProvide sufficient information to allow patients and their significant others to participate in the patient's careProvide educational resources to the patient/family as appropriate as instructed by the physician or registered nurseDemonstrate commitment to education and sharing of knowledgeAssist in the orientation of new personnel to the officeObtain ongoing education consistent with level and area of practiceMaintain current American Heart Association BLS and other appropriate certifications QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant programCurrent American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care ProvidersMinimum of two years of healthcare experience Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Category: Medical Assistant Location: Inglewood/Los Angeles County