Medical Assistant

Pediatrix-Medical-Group-3; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 27,882 - 44,634; Full time

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group in Long Beach, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff with both clinical and administrative duties in a practice focused on women, babies and children. The role adapts to state regulations and requires strong patient care and documentation.

Greet patients, collect medical histories, assist with exams, handle specimens and injections, coordinate tests, maintain exam rooms, and communicate care instructions while upholding HIPAA and delivering

Qualifications

• Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program.
• MA certification preferred or as required by State
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patient to exam room and document medical history.
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits.
• Support patient experience with excellent communication and care.
• Prepare and assist with exams and procedures under supervision.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections, and perform venipuncture as allowed by state rules.
• Communicate test results and instructions to patients; schedule tests and follow-ups.
• Maintain exam rooms and sterilization; ensure supplies.

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA awareness

Professionalism

Verbal communication

Education

Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant program

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 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.TM At 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.

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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.