Lead Medical Assistant

The Siskin Group; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Inglewood, California, is seeking a passionate and reliable Lead Medical Assistant. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, performing essential medical tasks, and ensuring efficient documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a degree from an accredited Medical Assistant program and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers.
• Minimum of two years of healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under the direction of a licensed Practitioner.
• Perform job functions timely, efficiently, and effectively utilizing medical assistant training.
• Communicate all test results, patient concerns, and changes in condition to the physician or RN.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Basic back office skills

Documentation

BLS certification

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Allied Health Solutions Medical Group is looking for a passionate and reliable Lead Medical Assistant. If you're ready to make a real impact and thrive in a supportive, team-driven environment, we’d love to meet you. The candidate will be responsible for providing direct care to patients under the direction of a licensed Practitioner.

The clinic provides outpatient care and is located in Inglewood, California. This is a full time position from Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform job functions timely, efficiently and effectively utilizing knowledge of medical assistant training and skills

Deliver upon the service expectations of both our patients and fellow staff members by listening to their needs; engaging in positive interactions; and following through on promises made in a thoughtful, efficient, timely and courteous manner so that their total outcome is better than expected

Respect the dignity, confidentiality and privacy of patients

Work in a safe manner, adhering to general safety precautions and standards.

Perform basic back office skills -- vital signs, BP, weight, history taking, IM/Sub Q injections, make and verify appointments, call back authorized pharmacy refill prescriptions, ICD-9, CPT coding

Administer routine immunizations, injections and skin tests following verification of dosages and with appropriate documentation

Perform blood pressure checks. Informs practitioner of results

Assist with emergencies as needed

Provide accurate, complete, legible and timely documentation of all procedures performed in the medical record

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of procedures included in the Medical Assistant scope of practice

Communicate all test results, patient concerns and changes in the patient’s condition to the physician or registered nurse

Follow correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous infectious waste

Perform daily and weekly environmental cleaning and equipment quality control and maintenance

Order and maintains current inventories of medication and supplies

Check for outdated medication on a monthly basis

Comply with all applicable infection control and safety procedures

Demonstrate awareness of current state, federal and local laws

Use appropriate reporting mechanisms as required by state laws

Provide open and timely communication with patients, families and their significant others

Provide sufficient information to allow patients and their significant others to participate in the patient's care

Provide educational resources to the patient/family as appropriate as instructed by the physician or registered nurse

Demonstrate commitment to education and sharing of knowledge

Assist in the orientation of new personnel to the office

Obtain ongoing education consistent with level and area of practice

Maintain current American Heart Association BLS and other appropriate certifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers

Minimum of two years of healthcare experience

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Category: Medical Assistant

Location: Inglewood/Los Angeles County