Medical Assistant (MA) Family Medicine

PIH Health; Downey (CA); Sur place; USD 31 684 - 45 460; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PIH Health Hospital in Downey, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to perform a variety of patient care tasks under supervision, including processing outside referrals and maintaining accurate records. You may float between departments and travel as needed, ensuring timely communication with all parties.

Candidates should have formal MA training, at least 6 months of front/back office experience, and bilingual skills in Spanish preferred; must maintain composure in fast-paced settings and be proficient

Qualifications

• Formal MA training or diploma is required.
• Experience with patient referrals and front/back office tasks preferred.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsabilités

• Perform patient care tasks under general supervision.
• Process external referrals (HMO/PPO) and maintain records.
• Float between departments and travel as needed.
• Assist with basic math transactions and cash handling.

Connaissances

Biopsychosocial assessment

Fast-paced environment

Fluent in English

Medical terminology

AHA BLS certification

Flexibility/Adaptability

Visual acuity and coordination

Clinical skills

Cash handling

Data entry/typing

EHR proficiency

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program certificate

Outils

EHR software

Description du poste

The Medical Assistant works under general supervision to perform a variety of procedures; fills in and performs various patient-specific job duties; must have knowledge of each clinical task assigned; must keep updated on any changes made within the Medical Assistant scope of practice. The Medical Assistant may be requested to float between departments and periodically travel; process all outside referrals including HMO and PPO, maintaining accurate records and notifying all concerned parties of the outcome as required.

Required Skills

• With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient and significant other when administering care.
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which may include a considerable amount of walking, and physical assistance for patients.
• Strong verbal and written skills; fluent in English.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and patient safety measures.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Adaptability and accuracy.
• Must have good visual acuity and motor coordination.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
• Strong computer skills (data entry and typing).
• Honest, dependable, and conscientious.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) computerized practice management and other record keeping systems.
• Bilingual, Spanish preferred.

Required Experience

• Formal training will be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• In circumstances of a practice acquisition, a competency validation must be completed by a PIH Health supervising physician whose practice we are acquiring.
• Must have no less than 10 years’ experience with said physician/practice.
• Minimum six (6) months of front and back medical office experience required.
• Two (2) years of front and back medical office experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License if hiring into Medical Assistant Float Pool
• Ability to maintain composure when confronted with fast paced situations, excellent communication skills; ability to work in an environment involving a high level of activity and a variety of positions.

Address: 11411 Brookshire Ave.

Salary: 23.00-33.12

Shift: Days

Zip Code: 90606