Medical Assistant

Jobot Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Strong Team Environment

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their oncology clinic team. In this vital role, you will ensure patient satisfaction through compassionate care and efficient service. Your responsibilities will include rooming patients, managing vital statistics, and assisting with prescriptions, all while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. This position offers a supportive team environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and thrive in a dynamic healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Medical Assistant Certificate required.
• Two years of experience in venipuncture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient satisfaction with excellent services and a caring attitude.
• Room patients and maintain detailed notes in electronic records.
• Assist with prescriptions and maintain a professional demeanor.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Problem Resolution

Independence

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certificate

CPR Certification

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician License

Tools

Computer Processing Functions

Standard Office Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Medical Assistant for Oncology Clinic

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM

Salary: $18 - $26 per hour

A Bit About Us

We are an Oncology Network in Southern California that looks to serve our patients with the best care possible.

Why join us?

• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Strong Team Environment

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Ensure patient satisfaction by providing excellent patient services. Addresses patients with a compassionate, friendly and caring attitude.
• Rooms patients, accurately collects and records patients’ vital statistics, allergies, medications, and concerns.
• Prepares exam rooms, stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Effectively assists with prescriptions and authorizing drug refill requests.
• Triage messages, routes, and relays information to staff, providers, and patients in a timely manner.
• Maintains detailed notes in patients’ electronic records.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality for patients in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Effectively maintains a professional demeanor with patients, staff, and physicians at all times.
• Back up infusion room medical assistant duties including injections and venipuncture.
• Effectively performs other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited educational institution
• Current CPR certification a plus
• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license a plus
• Two years of work experience in venipuncture
• Must comply with OSHA, HIPAA, and office policies and protocols.
• Knowledge of computer/telephony support, preferably in a healthcare environment
• Strong customer service background, preferably in a healthcare environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Competence with computer processing functions and other standard office equipment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to calmly and professionally resolve customer issues with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer processing functions and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to calmly and professionally resolve issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Visual acuity to read a computer screen and paper documents; close and distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing acuity to converse with staff and customers in person and by phone.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, reach with hands, and lift and move 10 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 25 pounds occasionally; ability to sit for hours at a time.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.