Step Into A Rewarding Medical Assistant Career (Accepting New Graduates & Experienced MAs)!
Overview
Join our growing, high-impact practice and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional care. We offer a supportive workplace culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive benefits package!
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Room patients according to office standards.
- Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary in the EMR system accurately and in a timely manner.
- Cooky-coordinate patient care as directed by physicians.
- Process appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion.
- Organize exam and treatment rooms, stock and clean rooms and sterilize instruments before and after each patient visit.
- Ensure patient medications are entered the EMR with each visit.
- Ensure the following information is entered into the EMR: Medical History Form/Questionnaire information, HMO authorizations, medical records from outside physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and/or radiology facilities.
- Assist physician with in-office procedures.
- Aid in answering phones and scheduling patient appointments.
- Absorb medical records from outside physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and/or radiology facilities when needed.
- Avoid delays in message handling by ensuring all messages are reviewed before the end of the day for proper handling.
- Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records; and keeping patient information confidential.
- Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock and advising Manager when supplies run low.
- Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; and notifying Manager when repair calls are necessary.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
- Serve and protect the ENT practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- HS Diploma/ GED Required
- Graduated from accredited medical assistant program
- Earned Ear Nose Throat & Allergy specialty clinic experience preferred
- Bilingual-fluent in both English and Spanish preferred
- General knowledge of HIPAA and CPT codes
- Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 10 lbs. periodically
- Travel to clinic locations or sites as needed
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation: $20.00 hourly + benefits!
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellness, and work-life balance, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) + Sick Time
- Ancillary benefits including Pet Insurance and Accidental & Critical Illness Coverage and MORE!
Qualifications and Experience
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are reflective of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- HS Diploma/ GED Required
- Graduated from accredited medical assistant program
- Earned Ear Nose Throat & Allergy specialty clinic experience preferred
- Bilingual-fluent in both English and Spanish preferred
- General knowledge of HIPAA and CPT codes
- Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 10 lbs. periodically
- Travel to clinic locations or sites as needed
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Physical Demands
- Sit for long periods at a time
- Use hands and fingers in repetitive motions, daily
- Ability to lift, push, pull up to 10 lbs. periodically
- Travel to clinic locations or sites as needed
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Equal Employment Opportunity
LA CENTA is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for applicants and Employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws. LA CENTA does not permit discrimination of any type against an employee because of any of the following legally protected characteristics: gender, race, color, religion, country of origin, mental disability, physical disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.