Medical Assistant

MemorialCare Health System; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System in Long Beach, CA is recruiting a Medical Assistant to support the ambulatory care team in the Urgent Care department. This role involves assisting clinicians, preparing exam rooms, managing patient flow, and documenting in the EHR.

Qualified candidates will have prior ambulatory care experience (urgent care preferred), a high school diploma or equivalent, and a Certificate from an Accredited Medical Assistant program. BLS for Healthcare Provider is required.

Qualifications

• Prior clinical experience in ambulatory care is required.
• Urgent Care experience is highly preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate from Accredited Medical Assistant Program is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the clinical care team in delivering patient care.
• Meet ambulatory Medical Assistant clinical competencies.
• Perform clinical procedures under supervision of Provider.
• Maintain timely patient flow and organized systems for care delivery.
• Keep rooms stocked with supplies and maintain equipment and instruments.
• Ensure all related reports and information are available in the EHR and updated.
• Provide patient instructions as directed by the Provider.
• Document care plans accurately and timely.

Skills

Ambulatory care experience

Urgent Care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Job Description - Medical Assistant (MEM009976)

Job Description

Medical Assistant - ( MEM009976 )

Description

Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Urgent Care

Pay Rate: $26.00/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high‑quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

• Assist and support the clinical care team members with the delivery of patient care in accordance to the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Meet ambulatory Medical Assistant clinical competencies.
• Perform clinical procedures under supervision of Provider.
• Follow standard work for patient care processes.
• Maintain effective and organized systems to ensure:
  • Timely patient flow.
  • Rooms stocked with adequate supplies.
  • Maintain instruments.
  • Ensure all related reports and information are available in the Electronic Health Record.
  • Maintenance of all logs and required checks.
• Provide instructions to patients as ordered/instructed by Provider.
• Implement orders and teaching plan components as directed by Provider and licensed care team member(s).
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate and timely; reflecting patients’ plan of care.
• Demonstrate continued development of clinical expertise, current knowledge of healthcare trends, and education related to clinical ambulatory practice.
• Participate in processes that improve standard of care and practice in the delivery of ambulatory clinical care.
• Perform any additional or miscellaneous duties as requested by the management team within the scope of knowledge and ability.
• "Other duties as assigned"

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

• Prior clinical experience in ambulatory care environment required. Urgent Care experience highly preferred.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Certificate from Accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider required.

Primary Location

United States-California-Long Beach

Job

Medical Assistant

Organization

MemorialCare Medical Foundation

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Staff

Shift

Evening Job

Scheduled Shift Start Time: variable - Scheduled Shift End Time: Variable

Department Name: Urgent Care - GRP LB Bellflowe