Medical Assistant II - Laboratory

Northeast Valley Health Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to obtain and process specimens under clinical guidance. Responsibilities include documentation, monitoring supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Qualified candidates should possess a diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and CPR certification. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential, along with the ability to care for diverse patient groups. This position offers a chance to ensure high-quality lab testing standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and possession of a current Medical Assistant (MA) certificate.
• Certification in CPR and competency in CLIA Waived point-of-care testing.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and process specimens for testing.
• Document all activities and monitor supplies.
• Maintain compliance with safety and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Specimen receiving

Venipuncture

Patient care

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Under the clinical direction of the Physician Lab Director, the Medical Technologist, and the Director of Nursing Services the Medical Assistant in the Laboratory obtains and processes specimens. The Medical Assistant is responsible for documenting all activities, monitoring supplies, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing.

Reports to

Direct & Administrative: Clinic Administrator or designee
Technical/Clinical: Physician Lab Director / Medical Technologist / Director of Nursing Services

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is preferred.
2. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program and possession of a current Medical Assistant (MA) certificate. The program must be a secondary or postsecondary Medical Assistant education program from a public school authorized by the Department of Education, or an approved Medical Assistant program at a postsecondary institution accredited or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
3. Verification of completion of required hours in an approved Medical Assistant training program to perform venipuncture
4. Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT-I) certification is a plus but not mandatory.
5. Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR Policy.
6. Must be deemed competent to perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waived point-of-care testing by completing the Lab Competency Tool Part 1 and Written Exam Part 1 within 90 days of employment.
7. Must be deemed competent to perform venipuncture and collect/process specimens to be sent out to reference laboratories using the Lab Skills Competency Tool Part 2 within 90 days of employment.
8. Demonstrate skills in the performance of specimen receiving, centrifuging, labeling, logging, sorting and racking.
9. Displays proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).
10. Should possess the ability to effectively attend to patients of various age groups, including infants, adults, and individuals with disabilities.
11. Fluency in English (speaks, read and write).
12. Fluency in Spanish (speaks, translate, read and write) and will be required to complete the mandatory Medical Interpretation course offered at NEVHC.
13. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.
14. Must maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
15. Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).

Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.