Medical Assistant Full Time Days - Wilmington Clinic

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-; California; Sur place; USD 38 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time day shifts at the Wilmington Clinic. The role supports providers across family practice and specialty areas, handling patient history, tests, and coordination to ensure smooth patient flow and effective care delivery.

Responsibilities include assisting with injections, immunizations, labs, and ECGs; maintaining examination rooms; documenting care in EMR; and collaborating with the Practice Manager to resolve workflow issues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; five years of experience considered in lieu of diploma.
• Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate required.

Responsabilités

• Assists providers in office procedures and patient care per office protocol.
• Manage patient flow and resolve interruptions by coordinating with the Practice Manager.
• Perform basic Medical Assistant duties (injections, immunization, PFT, Snellen, hearing tests, ECG).
• Take thorough patient histories and document preventative care; assist with medication reconciliation and family history forms.
• Review orders for completeness, cancel incomplete orders, correct inaccuracies, and notify the Practice Manager.
• Review referrals and lab requisitions for accuracy and correct lab selection.
• Obtain waivers/consents; document procedures and patient instructions in EMR or per protocol.
• Prepare examination rooms after visits; keep rooms stocked and disinfected daily.
• Ensure patient checkout and provide the Patient Summary Plan; explain instructions to patient.
• Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and professionalism with patients and staff while adhering to policies.
• Perform duties with speed and accuracy following OSHA, HIPAA, DHS, CLIA, EPA guidelines and contracts.
• May cover front desk duties as assigned by Practice Manager.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned by Practice Manager.

Connaissances

Medical terminology

Diagnostic codes

Professional attitude

Fast-paced environment

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Diploma/Certificate

Description du poste

Medical Assistant Full Time Days - Wilmington Clinic

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 supports primary care, pediatrics, lab and additional specialties to ensure flexibility across the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists providers in performing office procedures and duties related to patient care as requested adhering to documentation standards based on Office Protocols.
2. 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.
3. Performs basic Medical Assistant functions based on assigned office such as Injections, Immunization, Pulmonary function testing, Snellen, Hearing exams and Electrocardiograms.
4. Acquires thorough patient histories and documents preventative care, assists with medication reconciliation and transcribes family history and any forms based on office protocol.
5. 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.
6. Reviews each referral and laboratory requisition for correct patient, accurate tests and diagnosis and the correct laboratory.
7. 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.
8. Appropriately prepares examination rooms immediately after patient’s visits. Maintains rooms stocked with supplies and are disinfected on daily based on Office Protocol.
9. 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.
10. Exhibits tact, courtesy, respect, cooperation and support in every aspect of their job when with patients, staff and providers always adhering to
11. Perform duties with speed and accuracy while observing the guidelines set forth by OSHA, HIPPA, DHS, CLIA, EPA and specific contracts.
12. May be expected to cover front desk duties as assigned by Practice Manager.
13. Other duties assigned that are reasonably associated with the essential functions of the job as requested by Practice Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A. 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.

B. Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a medical practice environment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
• Certified by any Medical Board of California Approved Medical Assistant Certifying Organizations preferred.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of medical technology, procedural terminology and diagnostic codes.
• Ability to maintain a professional and patient care oriented attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and technically advanced environment requiring flexibility and adaptability.

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MLK Community Healthcare
1680 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
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www.mlkch.org

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