Medical Assistant (MA) Gastroenterology, Full-Time/Temporary

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey is seeking a Medical Assistant for a temporary six-month assignment. The MA performs clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner, supporting safe, patient-centered care, patient intake, specimen collection, and documentation.

Based on operational needs, the MA may float between clinic locations and travel to assigned sites, coordinating referrals and authorizations, communicating with patients, providers, payers, and other

Qualifications

• Clinical and administrative duties under supervision.
• Maintain competency and adhere to organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient intake and clinical procedures.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing as delegated.
• Handle documentation and care coordination tasks as assigned.
• Coordinate referrals and authorizations and communicate with patients, providers, payers, and other departments to facilitate continuity of care.

Job description

This is atemporary position for approximately six (6) months.

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs clinical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner and within the scope of practice established by California law, organizational policies, and delegated clinical responsibilities. The MA supports safe, efficient, and patient-centered care by assisting with patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, medication and immunization administration (when delegated and authorized), documentation, care coordination, and other assigned clinical support functions. The MA is responsible for maintaining competency in assigned duties and adhering to current organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Based on operational needs, the Medical Assistant may be required to float between clinic locations and travel to assigned sites. The MA may also perform designated administrative functions, including coordinating referrals and authorizations, maintaining accurate documentation, and communicating with patients, providers, payers, and other departments to facilitate continuity of care.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.