Medical Assistant, Float Pool

Jobtailor; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant in California to support patients, physicians, and staff. You will assist with tests, prepare patients for exams, and manage schedules while maintaining accuracy in documentation.

The role requires BLS certification and CMA preferred; experience with AEHR/IDX and a focus on infection control and patient service are expected.

Qualifications

• Certification of completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Professionals certification — REQUIRED
• 1 Year MA experience in related clinical area — PREFERRED
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification — PREFERRED
• Hospital Corpsman (HM) — PREFERRED
• Proficient typing of at least 30 wpm with 0–2 errors
• Knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling requirements, and front desk responsibilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills and office procedures
• Medication administration proficiency
• Ability to operate and maintain department equipment

Responsibilities

• Assist patients, staff, and physicians to maintain operational efficiency, customer service, and quality care
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills within scope of practice
• Perform and assist with tests and procedures
• Administer medications safely and accurately according to guidelines and written orders
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; obtain consent; prepare and label biopsies
• Document patient care accurately according to protocol
• Collect patient information, assess urgency, route issues to physicians, return calls, and schedule appointments as needed
• Review patient teaching materials or provider instructions with patients
• Apply universal precautions and infection-control policies
• Assist PSRs with scheduling and telephone-management issues
• Participate in clinical projects and quality initiatives, including P4P, BMI, and DataMart
• Organize daily work, monitor patient flow and physician schedules, and complete assigned tasks
• Manage telephone messages and troubleshoot problem calls
• Respond to changing circumstances and urgent or emergent situations
• Maintain supplies, inventories, reports, and site-inspection preparation
• Enter authorizations and schedule surgeries and procedures
• Assist in other departments and travel to other sites as business needs arise
• Operate department equipment and use information systems, including AEHR and IDX
• Activate emergency procedures according to protocol

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Medication administration proficiency

Typing proficiency

Infection control policies

Patient scheduling

Test and procedure assistance

Patient information collection

Emergency procedure activation

Equipment operation

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

AHA Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Medical Assistant Certification

Medical Assistant Program Completion

Tools

AEHR

IDX

Job description

• Assist patients, staff, and physicians to maintain operational efficiency, customer service, and quality care
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills within scope of practice
• Perform and assist with tests and procedures
• Administer medications safely and accurately according to guidelines and written orders
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; obtain consent; prepare and label biopsies
• Document patient care accurately according to protocol
• Collect patient information, assess urgency, route issues to physicians, return calls, and schedule appointments as needed
• Review patient teaching materials or provider instructions with patients
• Apply universal precautions and infection-control policies
• Assist PSRs with scheduling and telephone-management issues
• Participate in clinical projects and quality initiatives, including P4P, BMI, and DataMart
• Organize daily work, monitor patient flow and physician schedules, and complete assigned tasks
• Manage telephone messages and troubleshoot problem calls
• Respond to changing circumstances and urgent or emergent situations
• Maintain supplies, inventories, reports, and site-inspection preparation
• Enter authorizations and schedule surgeries and procedures
• Assist in other departments and travel to other sites as business needs arise
• Operate department equipment and use information systems, including AEHR and IDX
• Activate emergency procedures according to protocol

Requirements

• Certification of completion of a Medical Assistant Program
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association — REQUIRED
• 1 Year MA experience in related clinical area — PREFERRED
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification — PREFERRED
• Hospital Corpsman (HM) — PREFERRED
• Proficient and accurate typing of at least 30 words per minute with 0–2 errors
• Knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling requirements, and front desk responsibilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills and office procedures
• Medication administration proficiency
• Ability to operate and maintain department equipment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills in patient care, medication administration, and operational efficiency while adhering to safety protocols and quality initiatives. Proficient in managing patient information, scheduling, and utilizing healthcare information systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AHA Basic Life Support Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant CertificationMedication Administration Proficiency
• Clinical Skills Proficiency
• Medical Assistant Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Clinical Knowledge
• Medication Administration
• Patient Care Documentation
• Typing Proficiency
• Infection Control Policies
• Patient Scheduling
• Test and Procedure Assistance
• Patient Information Collection
• Emergency Procedure Activation
• Equipment Operation

Soft Skills

• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant Certification
• Medical Assistant Program Completion

Industry Keywords

• Patient Flow Management
• Quality Initiatives
• Utilization Review
• Front Desk Responsibilities
• Clinical Projects

Tools & Technologies

• AEHR
• IDX