Medical Assistant (MA) Family Medicine

About the role

The Medical Assistant works under general supervision to perform a variety of procedures; fills in and performs various patient-specific job duties; must have knowledge of each clinical task assigned; must keep updated on any changes made within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Process all outside referrals including HMO and PPO, maintaining accurate records and notifying all concerned parties of the outcome as required.
• Utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient and significant other when administering care.
• Work in a fast-paced environment which may include a considerable amount of walking, and physical assistance for patients.
• Show strong verbal and written skills; fluency in English.
• Have current AHA BLS certification.
• Be adaptable and accurate.
• Have good visual acuity and motor coordination.
• Show strong clinical skills.
• Have basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
• Have strong computer skills (data entry and typing).
• Show honesty, dependability, and conscientiousness.
• Have knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) computerized practice management and other record keeping systems.
• Be bilingual, Spanish preferred.

Requirements

• Formal training indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum six (6) months of front and back medical office experience required.
• Two (2) years of front and back medical office experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License if hiring into Medical Assistant Float Pool.
• Ability to maintain composure when confronted with fast paced situations, excellent communication skills; ability to work in an environment involving a high level of activity and a variety of positions.

Qualifications

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network serving approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network includes PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.