ENT Medical Assistant - Fast-Paced Clinic, Great Benefits

Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

PTO and Sick Time

Pet Insurance

Accidental & Critical Illness Coverage

Job summary

Los Angeles Center of Nose Throat and Allergy (LA CENTA) is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant to support physicians and PAs in a fast-paced ENT clinic. You will handle patient intake, assist with procedures, and help ensure smooth clinic operations with EMR proficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a medical assistant program credential, HIPAA/CPT knowledge, and the ability to travel between LA clinics. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to serve diverse patients and families.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to operate various office equipment necessary to perform job functions.
• Team player with a pleasant attitude towards the practice of medicine.

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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Los Angeles Center of Nose Throat and Allergy (LA CENTA) is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant to support physicians and PAs in a fast-paced ENT clinic. You will handle patient intake, assist with procedures, and help ensure smooth clinic operations with EMR proficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a medical assistant program credential, HIPAA/CPT knowledge, and the ability to travel between LA clinics. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to serve diverse patients and families.