Medical Assistant III

City of Hope; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective bargaining agreement

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Medical Assistant III to provide administrative, clerical, and non-invasive clinical support under licensed supervision. You will contribute to efficient clinic operations, patient flow, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities include patient rooming, vital signs, specimen collection, injections, and telehealth support. The role requires a Medical Assistant program grad and BLS certification, with a commitment to quality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for patient appointments by reviewing/updating records and determining needed services.
• Greet patients and room patients; record vitals, allergies, chief complaint, meds, and pharmacy info.
• Assist provider/nurse during exams; observe safety and HIPAA requirements.
• Perform basic nursing tasks including injections and specimen collection when applicable.
• Support telehealth visits with chart prep, patient contact, and visit wrap-up.
• Maintain sterile technique and OSHA guidelines in all procedures.
• Pre-certify procedures and schedule tests as needed.
• Handle and transport laboratory specimens per OSHA/CLIA guidelines.

Skills

Clinical assisting

Lab tests processing

Infusion scheduling

Staff mentoring

Clinic throughput leadership

Procedural clinic leadership

Sterile processing / equipment mgmt

Quality improvement team

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA)

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Medical Assistant III

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Medical Assistant III position at City of Hope plays a crucial role in providing essential administrative, clerical, and non-invasive technical support services under the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider. This role involves contributing to the efficient functioning of healthcare facilities while ensuring patient well-being and satisfaction. Please note that specific job duties may vary depending on the facility's size, location, and type.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Prepares for patient appointments by reviewing and updating patient records prior to appointment. Reviews patient record (EHR) to determine needed services and whether referrals are in process or have been completed since last visit.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to patient appointment
• Greets patients and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; Completes rooming activity to include vital signs, height, weight, allergies, chief complaint, screening, medication list, and pharmacy information.Recognizes and reports abnormal results or changes in patient condition to licensed member of care team.
• Assists provider or nurse upon request during examination / procedure of patient and according to generally accepted medical standards. Practices universal precautions with respect to established safety protocols. Facilitates communication between the provider(s) and patient as needed, including translation as appropriate.
• Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks and applications of simple dressing, perineal care, and urine test. Assists patients with ADLs as indicated.
• Administers injections as ordered and under the direction of licensed clinical care team member and within scope of practice.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection, if applicable to the clinical setting.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for the patient and their families.
• Pre-certifies surgical and other procedures, if appropriate. Schedules tests and off-site procedures when necessary.
• If applicable to the clinic setting, assists providers in procedures. Responsible for adherence to sterile field set-up, sterile technique, and annual competency validation.
• Maintains compliance with manufacture guidelines to include, but not limited to disinfectant/sterilization and safe handling of instruments/equipment
• Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
• Handles laboratory specimens according to OSHA and CLIA guidelines.
• Transmits patient education when appropriate using preprinted education materials, links, etc.
• Replenishes supplies, stocks, and cleans exam rooms daily. Takes medical stock inventory and communicates supply shortage to Clinical leadership
• Maintains company code of conduct and patient confidentiality as regulated by HIPPA
• Attends annual CPR, OSHA and CLIA training programs as applicable.
• Attends all staff meetings
• Assists with telehealth visits to include but not limited to chart prep, contacting patient prior to appointment, completing virtual rooming process, supporting patient during virtual visit, completing visit wrap-up, scheduling test and off-site procedures where indicated, and charge reconciliation.

Your qualifications should include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers from the American Heart Association
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Training in specialty specific assisting a plus
• Two years of experience in primary care clinical assisting, performing lab test and processing lab and diagnostic study orders, plus must meet one of the following additional experience requirements:
• Proficiency in Infusion scheduling, including managing schedule
• Mentoring and/or Precepting of other staff;
• Leading Clinic throughput;
• Leading Procedural Clinic
• Sterile Processing/Equipment Management
• Serving on a Quality Improvement Team

Additional Information:

• This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.