Medical Assistant

MedMark Treatment Centers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Accrued Sick Time

Candidate Referral Program

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave

BayMark University Learning

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers is seeking a Part Time Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments, and collect personal information. You will take vital signs, assist practitioners with treatments, and collect lab samples in an outpatient clinic setting.

The ideal candidate has CPR/BCLS certification, phlebotomy experience, and familiarity with regulatory standards. Prior healthcare exposure and attention to detail are valued attributes for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant required or registered.
• Phlebotomy is involved in the position.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.
• Familiar with State Regulations, DEA regulations and TJC and/or CARF Accreditation.
• Excellent written and verbal skills; good rapport with patients.
• 1-2 years’ healthcare experience preferred.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Schedules intake appointments, records and verifies patients' information and prepares medical records on new and returning patients.
• Check in patients, escort to waiting room, interview patients and measure vital signs; record info into electronic charts.
• Assist Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes as needed.
• Obtain blood specimens and nonblood specimens such as urine/sputum for lab testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms and disinfect equipment and supplies.
• Act as receptionist and handle secretarial duties and reports.
• Triage/manage questions, phone contacts, and fax messages.
• File lab results and distribute to counselors.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR/BCLS

Phlebotomy

MS Office

Patient management software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Patient management software

Job description

Description

Position at MedMark Treatment Centers

Part Time - Medical Assistant

MedMark Treatment Centers is looking for an organized and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments and collect personal information from patients. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for taking vital signs, helping practitioners with treatment and collecting lab samples.

To be successful as a Medical Assistant you must have excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. An ideal candidate also demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Schedules intake appointments, records and verifies patients' information and prepares medical records on new and returning patients
• Check in patients, escort patients to and from waiting room, interviews patients and measures vital signs, records information into patients' electronic charts
• Assist Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes and as needed
• Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine sputum, for laboratory testing
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfects treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using germicides
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties and prepares and maintains reports and records
• Triage/manage questions, phone contacts, and fax messages
• File lab results into appropriate binders and distribute lab results to counselors
• Attend weekly staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma of GED
• Minimum age requirement of 18
• Medical Assistant must be certified or registered
• Phlebotomy is involved in the position and is a required skill.
• Possess CPR/BCLS certification
• Familiar with State Regulations, DEA regulations and TJC and / or CARF Accreditation
• Excellent written and verbal skills required; working knowledge of MS Office and patient management software
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with patients; demonstrate a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder population.
• 1-2 years’ prior healthcare experience in similar field and environment preferred
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Salary Range

Salary ranges from $18.42 to $19.42 an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training.

Qualified Part-Time Employees Receive

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Accrued Sick Time
• Candidate Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• BayMark University Learning

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

Here Is What You Can Expect From Us

MedMark Treatment Centers a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

MedMark Treatment Centers is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.