Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine/Los Angeles - FT Days jobs in United States
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PIH Health · 9 hours ago

Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine/Los Angeles - FT Days

PIH Health is a nonprofit regional healthcare network serving approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles area. They are seeking a Medical Assistant to perform various clinical tasks under supervision, assist with patient referrals, and maintain accurate records while floating between departments as needed.

Health Care

Responsibilities

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
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 skillsHonestDependableConscientiousSpanish 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
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
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

Preferred

Two (2) years of front and back medical office experience preferred
Bilingual, Spanish preferred

Company

PIH Health

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PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Charlotte A. Weaver
PIH Health, Vice Chair, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, Executive Committee
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