Medical Assistant (Accepting New MA Graduates and Experienced MAs)

Laent; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Laent is seeking a self-motivated Medical Assistant to support the physician and PA in clinic operations. Responsibilities include patient intake, basic procedure explanations, and ensuring a smooth clinic operation.

The ideal candidate will assist in patient care coordination, perform preliminary physical tests, and maintain patient confidentiality. A high school diploma and graduation from an accredited medical assistant program are required.

Compensation is offered at a competitive rate of $18-$20 per hour with additional benefits including health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel within various Los Angeles based clinics.
• Ability to operate various office equipment necessary for job functions.
• Ability to work in a relatively unsupervised environment with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Room patients according to office standards.
• Assist physician with in-office procedures.
• Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

General knowledge of HIPAA and CPT codes

Team player

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Graduated from accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Our Company

Los Angeles Center of Nose Throat and Allergy (LA CENTA) is dedicated to providing university caliber subspecialty care in the community setting. We are a company founded on the principle of availability and strive to improve the quality of community healthcare in Los Angeles and beyond. We aim to change the way healthcare is delivered and perceived.

Overview

LA CENTA is growing quickly! Medical Assistants at LA CENTA are the foundation of success in the clinic. We are seeking a self‑motivated, outgoing and hard‑working Medical Assistant to help the Physician and PA in clinic to perform patient intake, explain basic procedures, assist with procedures and help clinic to run as smoothly as possible. All Medical Assistants will report first to the medical assistant manager and then to the office manager.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Room patients according to office standards.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary in the EMR system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians.
• Process appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion.
• Organize exam and treatment rooms, stock and clean rooms and sterilize instruments before and after each patient visit.
• Ensure patient medications are entered into the EMR with each visit.
• Ensure the following information is entered into the EMR: Medical History Form/Questionnaire information, HMO authorizations, medical records from outside physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and/or radiology facilities.
• Assist physician with in‑office procedures.
• Assist in answering phones and scheduling patient appointments.
• Obtain medical records from outside physicians, hospitals, laboratories and/or radiology facilities when needed.
• Ensure that all messages are reviewed before the end of the day for proper handling.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; and keeping patient information confidential.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock and advising Manager when supplies run low.
• Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; and notifying Manager when repair calls are necessary.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
• Serve and protect the ENT practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Respect patient confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

• $18‑$20 per hour

Qualifications and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are reflective of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• HS Diploma/ GED Required
• Graduated from accredited medical assistant program (required)
• Ear Nose Throat & Allergy specialty clinic experience preferred
• Bilingual‑fluent in both English and Spanish preferred
• General knowledge of HIPAA and CPT codes
• Must be able to travel within our various Los Angeles based clinics
• Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians, and staff
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work in a relatively unsupervised environment with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to operate various office equipment necessary to perform job functions
• Team player with a pleasant attitude towards the practice of medicine

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual will be required to:

• Sit for long periods at a time
• Use hands and fingers in repetitive motions, daily
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 10 lbs. periodically
• Travel to clinic locations or sites as needed
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LA CENTA is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for applicants and Employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws. LA CENTA does not permit discrimination of any type against an employee because of any of the following legally protected characteristics: gender, race, color, religion, country of origin, mental disability, physical disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.