Medical Assistant: Fast-Paced Patient Care & Admin

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey is seeking a Medical Assistant to support licensed practitioners in a fast-paced, patient-centered clinic environment in California. The MA handles patient intake, basic clinical procedures, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and documentation, with scope to travel between sites as needed.

Under supervision, you may assist with immunizations when delegated, coordinate referrals, manage administrative tasks, and ensure accurate charting and communication with patients,

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification (AHA) required.
• Venipuncture training certificate from an accredited program.
• Valid California Driver License for Float Pool.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months front/back medical office experience; externship counts.
• 5 years experience during practice acquisitions when validated by PIH Health physician.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake and administrative tasks.
• Perform clinical procedures, specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Administer medications and vaccines when delegated and permitted.
• Document care activities and coordinate referrals/authorizations.
• Communicate with patients, providers, payers and departments to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Patient safety

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Computer skills

EHR systems

Cash handling

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program certificate

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

PIH Health Downey is seeking a Medical Assistant to support licensed practitioners in a fast-paced, patient-centered clinic environment in California. The MA handles patient intake, basic clinical procedures, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and documentation, with scope to travel between sites as needed.

Under supervision, you may assist with immunizations when delegated, coordinate referrals, manage administrative tasks, and ensure accurate charting and communication with patients,