Bilingual Medical Assistant – ENT Clinic

Laent; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Job summary

LA CENTA (Los Angeles Center of Nose Throat and Allergy) is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient intake, examinations, and procedure assistance. The role requires clinic experience, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and strong attention to HIPAA and CPT coding. Travel among LA clinics may be needed.

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered. The successful candidate will join a fast-paced ENT practice, maintain EMR accuracy, and help ensure a smooth,

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/ GED Required.
• Graduated from accredited medical assistant program.
• 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 travel within our various Los Angeles based clinics as needed (training).
• Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a relatively unsupervised environment with a high degree of accuracy.

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.
• 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
• Assist in answering phones and scheduling patient appointments.
• Obtain medical records from outside physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and/or radiology facilities when needed.
• Ensure that all messages are reviewed before the end of the day for proper handling.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; and keeping patient information confidential.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• 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
• Respect patient confidentiality at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual - English & Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Team player

Independent work

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Graduated from accredited medical assistant program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

LA CENTA (Los Angeles Center of Nose Throat and Allergy) is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient intake, examinations, and procedure assistance. The role requires clinic experience, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and strong attention to HIPAA and CPT coding. Travel among LA clinics may be needed.

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered. The successful candidate will join a fast-paced ENT practice, maintain EMR accuracy, and help ensure a smooth,