Medical Assistant

Northeast-Community-Clinic-4; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Community Clinic in Huntington Park, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support primary care teams. You will interview and assist patients, document intake in the EHR, perform phlebotomy and point-of-care tests, and help with examinations under Medical Practitioners.

The role requires CMA certification, CPR/BLS, HS diploma, and willingness to travel up to 10% to support multiple facilities. Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred; on-site schedule with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate or CMA certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assist patients, complete forms, and obtain signatures.
• Document patient intake in the EHR with history, vitals, and tests.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic injections; conduct point-of-care tests.
• Assist physicians and coordinate care across in-house services.
• Maintain clean exam rooms and stock supplies; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma/GED

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 330 GAGE - Huntington Park, CA 90255Salary Range: $24.00 - $29.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Health CarePosition Summary

Schedule:

Flexible, may require some evening and weekends

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviews and exits patients, completing appropriate medical agency and consent forms, ensuring patient understanding and obtaining signatures.
• Document patient intake in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), which includes chief complaint, medical history, social history, vitals, and appropriate tests/labs performed and immunizations administered.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, vitals if deemed by the Medical Practitioner, including but not limited to visual acuity, audiometric screening, venipuncture, injections, and specimen handling
• Perform Point-of-Care testing, such as Blood Glucose, Urinalysis, EKG, HbA1c, INR, Blood Chemistry, Pregnancy Test, Bilirubin, and other standard primary care back office procedures.
• Assist Medical Practitioners (i.e. physicians, PA-C, NP) with patient examinations and procedures as directed
• Coordinate interdisciplinary and integration of primary care medical services with in-house Dentistry, Optometry, Endocrinology, Mental Health services
• Review patient medical record to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Route appropriate medical orders, results, documentation and instructions to the appropriate personnel
• Maintain and stock clinical inventory supply and dispensary
• Maintain equipment for clean and operational use, as well as maintain calibration, sterilization, and repair/maintenance logs
• Clean, stock and maintain exam rooms.
• Follow OSHA and universal precaution protocols
• Strict adherence to the policy and procedure manual
• Provide or direct patients/individuals seeking information regarding programs and services offered by NECC
• Other duties as assigned by Clinic Manager

QualificationsMinimum Requirements

• Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/Outlook
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English (preferred)
• Ability to work as a team player and work independently
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to travel from facility to facility
• This position requires 10 % travel outside the local area.

Required Education/Experience and/or Licensure/Certification

• Medical Assistant Certificate or Certified Medical Assistant
• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Commitment to goals and philosophy of Northeast Community Clinic
• Current CPR and/or BLS Certification
• Valid State Identification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• OSHA Category 1 - Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• The work is majority of the time non-sedentary in nature.
• The employee is regularly required to communicate, frequently required to use repetitive motions, move, remain stationary, regularly push, pull and lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office/clinic setting (in some cases both settings) and to use standard office/clinic equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, read printed materials and use a computer, and communicate in person and over the telephone.