Medical Assistant Float Pool

MLK Community Healthcare; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Compton, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant Float to support family practice and specialty clinics. The role visits multiple ambulatory sites, assists providers with procedures, maintains patient flow, and communicates across physicians, patients, and staff.

Responsibilities include taking patient histories, immunizations, basic tests, and ensuring accurate documentation per office protocol. Flexibility to cover shifts 7:00 AM–7:00 PM weekdays is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; five years' experience may substitute.
• Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate required.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association preferred.
• Multi-site and specialty experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, technically advanced environment.

Responsibilities

• Float to designated site(s) based on staffing needs; flexible with short notice.
• Assist providers with office procedures and patient care per office protocols.
• Monitor patient flow and resolve interruptions with Practice Manager awareness.
• Perform MA duties: injections, immunizations, basic tests and ECGs.
• Document patient histories and medications; transcribe family history per protocol.
• Review referrals and lab orders for accuracy before checkout.
• Prepare exam rooms after visits and maintain stock and cleanliness.
• Ensure patients understand the Patient Summary Plan and directions from providers.
• Cover front desk duties as assigned by Practice Manager.

Skills

Flexibility with short notice

Professional patient care attitude

Medical terminology knowledge

Efficient multi-site coordination

Reliable transportation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Salary Range (Depending on Experience)

$23.12 - $35.84

Scheduling

Will need to be available to work any shift between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to providers, in both family practice and specialty, with patient related procedures and patient history. Responsible for maintaining a smooth patient flow, and functions as liaison between the physicians, patients, and medical office staff. The Medical Assistant - Float supports primary care, pediatrics, lab and additional specialties across all Ambulatory locations and location schedules.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists ambulatory clinics by floating to designated site(s) based upon current staffing need and or shortages; flexible with short notice regarding scheduled work site for day/week. Must accommodate ambulatory location schedule start times with shifts between 7am – 7pm.
• Assists providers in performing office procedures and duties related to patient care as requested adhering to documentation standards based on Office Protocols.
• Consistently assesses the patient flow by identifying those areas or problems that are causing interruptions and resolves them or brings to the attention of Practice Manager
• Performs basic Medical Assistant functions based on assigned office such as Injections, Immunization, Pulmonary function testing, Snellen, Hearing exams and Electrocardiograms.
• Acquires thorough patient histories and documents preventative care, assists with medication reconciliation and transcribes family history and any forms based on office protocol.
• Reviews each patient orders for completeness and cancels any order not done prior to patient check out. Consistently rectifies inaccuracies and calls them to the Practice Manager attention.
• Reviews each referral and laboratory requisition for correct patient, accurate tests and diagnosis and the correct laboratory.
• Obtains waivers and consents and documents thoroughly what procedures were performed and instruction given to patient using electronic medical record or following guidelines in Office Protocol.
• Appropriately prepares examination rooms immediately after patient’s visits. Maintains rooms stocked with supplies and are disinfected on daily based on Office Protocol.
• Assures the patient is checked out and has been provided the Patient Summary Plan. Reviews the Patient Summary Plan to assure the patient clearly understands all instructions based on direction from providers.
• Exhibits tact, courtesy, respect, cooperation and support in every aspect of their job when with patients, staff and providers always adhering to
• Perform duties with speed and accuracy while observing the guidelines set forth by OSHA, HIPPA, DHS, CLIA, EPA and specific contracts.
• May be expected to cover front desk duties as assigned by Practice Manager.
• Other duties assigned that are reasonably associated with the essential functions of the job as requested by Practice Manager.

Position Requirements

• Education
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Candidates with at least five (5) years of experience will be considered in lieu of diploma.
• Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate.
• Qualifications/Experience
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in a medical practice environment. Multi-site and specialty experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
• Certified by any Medical Board of California Approved Medical Assistant Certifying Organizations preferred.
• Special Skills/Knowledge
• Ability to work in a fast paced and technically advanced environment requiring flexibility and adaptability.
• Knowledge of medical technology, procedural terminology and diagnostic codes.
• Ability to maintain a professional and patient care oriented attitude.
• Must be flexible with short notice regarding scheduled work site for day/week; reliable transportation required.

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