Medical Assistant (2-Month Furlough) - Student Health Engemann Admin - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the role

Ensures patient care needs are met and directs patients accordingly. Prepares patient charts, sets up exam rooms, assists physicians with exams, monitors patient flow, and performs EKGs.

Responsibilities

• 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 health care delivery areas, ensures they are fully stocked, organized, cleaned, and disinfected.
• 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.

Qualifications

• One year combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.
• Experience in acute care setting.
• 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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City).

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$22.00 - $34.18 per hour

Schedule

N/A