Medical Assistant (2-Month Furlough) - Student Health Engemann Admin

About the role

The Medical Assistant (2-Month Furlough) - Student Health Engemann Admin position at Keck Medicine of USC is a full-time 8-hour rotating shift (non-exempt) role located in Los Angeles, CA.

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.
• Maintains patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
• Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations.
• Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• 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.
• Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Photocopies, collates, faxes, mails. Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Handles or routes 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.
• Obtains blood sample specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods in response to requests for testing by clinicians, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.
• Receives and screens specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by established guidelines.
• Processes, distributes or packages all specimens received.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• One year combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.
• Knowledge of specialty medical terminology.
• Familiarity with word processing, IDX, GECB, COR Schuynet, Cerner, ProSolv, EPF, AS400 and scheduling software.
• Spanish language skills.
• Certified Medical Assistant - CMA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City).

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Graduated from an accredited school of Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• One year combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.
• Knowledge of specialty medical terminology.
• Familiarity with word processing, IDX, GECB, COR Schuynet, Cerner, ProSolv, EPF, AS400 and scheduling software.
• Spanish language skills.
• Certified Medical Assistant - CMA.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Specialty medical terminology knowledge.
• Word processing, IDX, GECB, COR Schuynet, Cerner, ProSolv, EPF, AS400 and scheduling software proficiency.
• Spanish language skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $34.18.

Schedule

8-hour rotating shift (non-exempt).