Medical Assistant - FT Days - Arcadia Peds

Huntington Health; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the Arcadia Peds team in Arcadia, CA. The role includes interviewing patients, verifying information, and preparing patients for exams with basic vitals and history reporting.

Responsibilities also cover appointment scheduling and maintaining current demographics and insurance information. Required: high school diploma, 1 year outpatient experience, MA certification and BLS; CA- CMA preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1 year experience as Medical Assistant in outpatient setting preferred.
• Current Medical Assistant Certification and BLS required.
• Preferred: Certified Registered Medical Assistant issued by CA Certifying Board for Medical Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to verify information and purpose of visit.
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary tests and measuring vital signs.
• Report patient history summary to the clinician.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and maintain patient demographics and insurance data.

Skills

CS-Link/Epic

Patient prep procedures

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

Current Medical Assistant Certification

BLS certification

Certified Registered Medical Assistant (CA)

Tools

CS-Link/Epic Healthcare

Job description

Expectations

As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is responsible for positive patient relations, proper telephone communication, verification of patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of visit. The Medical Assistant is also responsible to prepare the patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary. This position will also be trained and will be responsible for appointment scheduling, and to perform routine duties associated with the collection and maintenance of current patient demographics and insurance information.

Education

High School Diploma/GED required. Assoc. Degree/College Diploma preferred.

Experience/Training

1 year experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinical/medical office setting preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

• Current Medical Assistant Certification
• Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by The American Heart Association

Preferred

Current Certified Registered Medical Assistant issued by California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants

Skills

• Technical - Ability to apply knowledge of information software and/or hardware to provide solutions and/or support. Prefer experience with CS-Link/Epic Healthcare.
• Other - Demonstrated ability to prepare the patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summary. Demonstrated level of expertise in medical insurance, referral processes and benefit plans.
• Communication - Ability to convey and/or receive written/verbal information to/from various audiences in different formats. If department requires, basic knowledge and skills necessary to transcribe patient care as directed by a physician in a legible, clear manner. Proficiency in typing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar of medical terminology. Understand medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to accurately transcribe physician encounters.

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Arcadia Peds

Shift Duration: 8

Primary Shift: Days

Time Type: Full time

Location: 301 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007

Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $25.00 - $36.36.

Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.