Certified Lead Medical Assistant

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

APLUS Urgent Care, part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is seeking a Certified Full-Time Lead Medical Assistant for our Lake Elsinore location.

This role involves performing a wide variety of patient care duties including assisting in examinations, taking vital signs, venipuncture, and preparing treatment rooms under physician supervision. Schedule is Tuesday–Friday from 11:30am–8:00pm and Saturday from 8:45am–5:00pm, with potential changes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Fluent with medical terminology required.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Interview patients and record vital signs and procedures as directed.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination.
• Provide front desk coverage as needed.
• Assist Practice Manager in leading the clinic to deliver high-quality care.
• Schedule Tue–Fri 11:30am–8:00pm and Sat 8:45am–5:00pm; schedule may change.

Skills

Medical terminology

Verbal & written English

Check-in/out process

Front desk support

Communication with patients

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

Fax machine

Copier

Telephone system

Job description

Responsibilities

Join the A Plus Urgent Care Team!

About Us:

A Plus Urgent Care, proudly services a broad and diverse choice of communities in which to live, work and play. Our urgent care and primary care practices offer challenging opportunities to physicians, nurse practitioners, as well as medical assistants and other vital staff members, with practices in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, and Lake Elsinore. APLUS Urgent Care is part of Southwest Healthcare, a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care/outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 6,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community.

Southwest Healthcare is comprised of five acute care hospitals and several non-hospital access points, including: Corona Regional Medical Center, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula Valley Day Surgery, A+ Urgent Care Centers, and Riverside Medical Clinics. For more information, please visit our website at www.swhealthcaresystem.com.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Certified Full-Time Lead Medical Assistant for our Lake Elsinore location. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include:

• Assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Assists in covering the front desk as required.
• Assists the Practice Manager in leading the clinic to deliver high quality effective care.
• Work schedule is Tuesday - Friday from 11:30am-8:00pm and Saturday from 8:45am - 5:00pm.
• Schedule may change based on business needs.
• Must attend mandatory meetings.

Qualifications

Experience/Training/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Fluent with medical terminology required.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Medical Assistant certificate required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Current California Driver’s License.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol).
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in using office equipment such as fax machine, copier and telephone system.
• Works in a well-lighted, OSHA Standard environment.
• May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: UHS Guest Benefits.

APLUS Urgent Care is a part of Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit our website at www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.