Medical Assistant

Aoiassn; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 57,996,960 - 92,839,219; Full time

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in delivering specialized patient care through clinical and administrative duties.

The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a patient-centered approach, with duties including taking histories, preparing rooms, assisting with exams and procedures under physician supervision.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required
• Certification as Medical Assistant preferred or as required by State
• CPR/BLS certification preferred
• 1+ years in an office-based setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and document medical history, meds, allergies and chief complaints in the patient record
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits
• Support high-quality patient experience with strong communication with patients, families and care providers
• Assist physician/APP in exams and procedures under supervision
• Perform tasks such as collecting specimens, administering injections, venipuncture as allowed by state
• Communicate instructions to patients and ensure understanding
• Assist with scheduling tests, treatments and follow-up appointments; relay test results
• Maintain clean exam rooms, stock supplies, and sterilize equipment
• Handle referrals, appointments, triage calls, and maintain patient files

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

MA certification preferred

CPR/BLS certification preferred

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will support physicians and clinical staff in providing specialized patient care by performing both clinical and administrative duties specific to the practice's area of focus. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The Medical Assistant's primary responsibilities may vary based on state regulations.

• Greet and escort patient to exam room, prepare patient for visits by obtaining medical history, current medications, allergies, and chief complaints and document all information in patient medical record.
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits.
• Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service and communication with patients, families and other care providers while ensuring a safe patient care environment.
• Provide assistance to physician and/or advanced practice provider in preparing and conducting medical exams and office procedures under direct guidance and supervision of physician and advance practice provider. .
• Perform applicable medical procedures collect, and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as allowed by state regulations.
• Communicate information and instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced practice provider, or nursing staff and ensure patient's understanding of the information.
• Assist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate test results to patients.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Respond to calls and requests for referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and requests from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and pharmacies. Maintains patient files, records, and other information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred or as required by State
• CPR/BLS certification preferred

Experience Industry: Healthcare

Experience:

• 1+ years in an office-based setting preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to follow universal precautions, OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Superior customer service skills
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Benefits and Compensation

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TMAt Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions.Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

The pay range for this position ranges from $20.24 - $32.40 per hour and is based on years of relevant experience.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.