Medical Assistant, Pulmonary Clinic (Per Diem)
Work Location: Orange, California
About the role
The Medical Assistant is an unlicensed healthcare professional who performs routine technical services within the medical practice settings under the supervision of the physicians and medical staff. This role is also responsible for supporting the front and back office clinic operations. This is a Per Diem position working 2 shifts per pay period. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, so you must be able to work 2 weekday shifts during this time frame.
Why CHOC?
At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.
Environmental Sustainability Statement
Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine technical services within the medical practice settings under physician supervision.
- Support front and back office clinic operations.
- Provide appropriate patient care depending on age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards.
- Advance care through development of new ideas and technology.
- Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission, understanding, and exceeding patient and family expectations.
- Effectively solve patient care and operational problems.
Requirements
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in front and back office pediatric medical office/clinic setting.
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Graduate of a vocational school having successfully completed requirements for Medical Assistant (MA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Certified Medical Assistant.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for safe and effective job performance.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Skills
- Knowledge and ability to provide patient care based on age, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Effective problem-solving for patient care and operational issues.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Work Environment & Physical Activity
- High energy level with functional demand rated as medium.
- Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
- Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs (e.g., patients on bed, stretcher).
- Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs (e.g., patient).
- Physical activities include: bending, carrying objects, climbing, keyboard use/repetitive motion, pinching/fine motor activities, push/pull, reaching forward, reaching overhead, sitting, squat/kneel/crawl, standing, talking or hearing, twisting, walking, wrist position deviation.
- Lifting requirements:
- Lifting (Floor to waist level) – Constant (67% or more), Frequent (36-66%), Occasional (0-35%).
- Lifting (Waist level and above) – Constant (67% or more), Frequent (36-66%), Occasional (0-35%).
- Sensory requirements: color discrimination, depth perception, far vision, hearing, near vision.
- Environmental exposures: airborne communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, dust particulate matter, extreme noise levels, extreme temperatures, radiation, uneven surfaces or elevations.
Pay
Pay Range: Minimum $23.00, Midpoint $23.00, Maximum $24.00. Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
Schedule
Per Diem position working 2 shifts per pay period. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.