Medical Assistant

novakind Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Novakind Health in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to handle front and back office duties and support the clinical care team in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking, with focus on accurate data collection and patient teaching. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Three years medical office and clinical experience preferred.
• Covers front and back office duties and patient care.
• Phlebotomy skills and BLS certification are advantageous.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Certificate from accredited Medical Assistant program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in front and back office tasks and support clinical care team.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Gather data for patient assessments and document accurately.
• Implement orders and treatment plans as directed by provider.
• Maintain punctuality and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Multitasking

Prioritization

Critical thinking

Data collection

Teaching plan

Bilingual EN/ES

Punctuality

Policy compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certificate from Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Phlebotomy Certification preferred

BLS for Healthcare Provider required

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the front and back office duties of medical practice and supports clinical care team members with the delivery of patient care in accordance with Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.

Job Postings

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Medical Assistant

Position Summary

Responsible for the front and back office duties of medical practice and supports clinical care team members with the delivery of patient care in accordance with Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Of The Job

• Must have the ability, skill-set, qualifications, education, and licensure that are required for all the responsibilities this position must cover.
• Must excel in communication (written & verbal), customer service and can work independently or as part of a team.
• Must excel in prioritization, organization and multi-tasking while demonstrating attention to detail and follow through.
• Can utilize critical thinking skills to identify issues, problem solve to logical conclusion, demonstrate initiative, and be responsible.
• Assist in the data collection for the assessment of the patient.
• Implement a teaching plan with patient, family and/or caregiver(s) as necessary.
• Demonstrate proficiency of all duties within the Medical Assistant Scope of Practice.
• Implement orders and treatment plan components as directed by Provider(s).
• Be at work and be on time.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and directives.
• Interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Prioritize and multitask.
• Flexibility to work variable shifts.
• Bilingual skill in English and Spanish is preferable.

Experience

Three (3) years medical office and clinical experience preferred.

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Certificate from Accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider required.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Novakind Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Employment Contingencies Any offer of employment is strictly contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, professional reference checks, and full verification of required clinical credentials, licenses, and insurability.