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PIH Health · 2 hours ago

Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine/Los Angeles - FT Days

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$21.50/hr - $32.18/hr

6+ years exp

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network serving approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County area. The Medical Assistant will perform various procedures under supervision, assist with patient care, and maintain accurate records while floating between departments as needed.

Health Care

Responsibilities

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

The Medical Assistant may be requested to float between departments and periodically travel; process all outside referrals including HMO and PPO, maintaining accurate records and notifying all concerned parties of the outcome as required

Qualification

Current AHA BLS certificationMedical terminologyClinical skillsEHR systemsComputer skillsBilingualVerbalAccuracyBasic math skillsVisual acuityHonestDependableSpanish preferredWritten skillsAdaptability

Required

With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient and significant other when administering care

Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment which may include a considerable amount of walking, and physical assistance for patients

Strong verbal and written skills; fluent in English

Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and patient safety measures

Current AHA BLS certification required

Adaptability and accuracy

Must have good visual acuity and motor coordination

Strong clinical skills

Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions

Strong computer skills (data entry and typing)

Honest, dependable, and conscientious

Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) computerized practice management and other record keeping systems

Formal training will be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

In circumstances of a practice acquisition, a competency validation must be completed by a PIH Health supervising physician whose practice we are acquiring

Must have no less than 10 years' experience with said physician/practice

Minimum six (6) months of front and back medical office experience required

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