Lead Medical Assistant
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Responsibilities
Perform job functions timely, efficiently and effectively utilizing knowledge of medical assistant training and skills.
Deliver 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 expected.
Respect the dignity, confidentiality and privacy of patients.
Work 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 coding
Administer routine immunizations, injections and skin tests following verification of dosages and with appropriate documentation
Perform blood pressure checks. Informs practitioner of results
Assist with emergencies as needed
Provide accurate, complete, legible and timely documentation of all procedures performed in the medical record
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of procedures included in the Medical Assistant scope of practice
Communicate all test results, patient concerns and changes in the patient’s condition to the physician or registered nurse
Follow correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous infectious waste
Perform daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance
Order and maintain current inventories of medication and supplies
Check for outdated medication on a monthly basis
Comply with all applicable infection control and safety procedures
Demonstrate awareness of current state, federal and local laws
Use appropriate reporting mechanisms as required by state laws
Provide open and timely communication with patients, families and their significant others
Provide sufficient information to allow patients and their significant others to participate in the patient's care
Provide educational resources to the patient/family as appropriate as instructed by the physician or registered nurse
Demonstrate commitment to education and sharing of knowledge
Assist in the orientation of new personnel to the office
Obtain ongoing education consistent with level and area of practice
Maintain current American Heart Association BLS and other appropriate certifications
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
- Minimum of two years of healthcare experience
Schedule
Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Category
Medical Assistant
Location
Inglewood/Los Angeles County