Medical Assistant: Frontline Care & Admin (FT, 8h Rotating)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Medical Assistant for a 2-month furlough in Student Health Engemann Admin. This full-time, 8-hour rotating shift (non-exempt, non-union) role supports clinical and clerical duties.

Responsibilities include patient vital signs, EKGs, assisting physicians, charting in EHR, specimen handling, and ensuring infection control and privacy compliance. Requires MA certificate and BLS.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant certificate/diploma program.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and record vital signs and medication lists.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures and perform EKGs.
• Prepare patient charts, schedule tests, and maintain privacy/compliance.
• Maintain infection control, stock areas, and manage clerical tasks.
• Record patient information in EHR per Joint Commission standards.
• Obtain blood samples and handle specimens per guidelines.

Skills

English communication

Medical Assistant cert

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant certificate/diploma program

Tools

IDX

GECB

COR Schuynet

Cerner

ProSolv

EPF

AS400

Scheduling software

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Medical Assistant for a 2-month furlough in Student Health Engemann Admin. This full-time, 8-hour rotating shift (non-exempt, non-union) role supports clinical and clerical duties.

Responsibilities include patient vital signs, EKGs, assisting physicians, charting in EHR, specimen handling, and ensuring infection control and privacy compliance. Requires MA certificate and BLS.