Medical Assistant
About the role
A busy and welcoming multi-specialty clinic is looking for a compassionate Medical Assistant to join its dedicated back office team! Opportunity to be a part of a new team and cross-train in several specialties!
Responsibilities
- Assesses patients, measure vital signs, and obtain pertinent information as required per visit type.
- Records accurate information obtained from patient or in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
- Prepares patient for examination, treatment and/or procedures.
- Explains procedures to patients, answers questions as needed and/or allay their anxiety by providing them with additional time and/or information to make informed decisions.
- Determines and assesses patient’s understanding of information provided to them.
- Reviews and obtains informed consents from patients.
- Aids physician in examination and treatment of patients.
- Administers medication and/or immunization. Accurately documents completed information regarding medication/immunization in patient’s electronic health record and other data base registry as needed.
- Sure that all orders and office services are completed and submitted for billing purpose.
- Maintains and stocks rooms with patient care supplies, sterilizes equipment, and keeps work area clean, orderly and functional.
- Check, set up exam rooms and assist in the opening and closing of department.
- Aid in discharging patient from care, placing orders, referrals, appointment scheduling, answering phones, maintaining front desk and back office supplies, etc.
Requirements
- Bilingual in Spanish
- MA diploma
- Experience working with pediatric patients
Qualifications
Back Office experience
Extensive training program with opportunity for growth
Skills
None specifically mentioned
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Pay
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
Schedule
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lynwood, CA.
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