Medical Assistant (MA) Gastroenterology, Full-Time/Temporary

About the role

This is a temporary position for approximately six (6) months. The Medical Assistant (MA) performs clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner and within the scope of practice established by California law, organizational policies, and delegated clinical responsibilities. The MA supports safe, efficient, and patient‑centered care by assisting with patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, point‑of‑care testing, medication and immunization administration (when delegated and authorized), documentation, care coordination, and other assigned clinical support functions. The MA is responsible for maintaining competency in assigned duties and adhering to current organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Based on operational needs, the Medical Assistant may be required to float between clinic locations and travel to assigned sites. The MA may also perform designated administrative functions, including coordinating referrals and authorizations, maintaining accurate documentation, and communicating with patients, providers, payers, and other departments to facilitate continuity of care. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network serving approximately 3 million residents in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient intake
• Performing clinical procedures
• Collecting specimens
• Conducting point‑of‑care testing
• Administering medications and immunizations (when delegated and authorized)
• Maintaining documentation
• Providing care coordination
• Performing other assigned clinical support functions
• Maintaining competency in assigned duties and adhering to policies and regulations
• Floating between clinic locations and traveling to assigned sites as needed
• Coordinating referrals and authorizations
• Maintaining accurate documentation
• Communicating with patients, providers, payers, and other departments to facilitate continuity of care