Medical Assistant (MA) Plastic Surgery

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PIH Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support under supervision. Responsibilities include patient intake, clinical procedures, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and documentation in the EHR.

The role may require floating between PIH Health Whittier and other clinic sites and travel as assigned to ensure continuity of care. Minimum qualifications include a BLS certification, phlebotomy training, a California driver license, and a Medical

Qualifications

• BLS certification from American Heart Association is required.
• Phlebotomy training certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Valid California driver license; in-state.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsabilités

• Assist with patient intake and clinical procedures.
• Document care in EHR and coordinate referrals/authorizations.
• Support administrative tasks including scheduling and communication with patients and providers.
• Float between clinic locations as needed and travel to assigned sites.
• Maintain competency with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Clinical support

Bilingual (Spanish)

EHR proficiency

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Computer typing

Mobility for patient care

Team collaboration

Formation

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy training certificate

Driver License (in state)

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program certificate

Clinical externship experience

Practice acquisition experience

Outils

EHR systems

Practice management software

Description du poste

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.

Required Skills

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to travel between assigned clinic locations

Required Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• (BLS) Basic Life Support Current certification from the American Heart Association
• Certificate of successful completion of venipuncture (phlebotomy) training from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State (Float Pool Medical Assistants Only)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Other Graduation certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• 6 months Experience performing front and back medical office functions. Clinical externship experience completed as part of an accredited Medical Assistant program will be considered qualifying experience when verified through official program documentation.
• 5 years Experience required in circumstances of a practice acquisition. A competency validation must be completed by a PIH Health supervising physician whose practice we are acquiring.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years Experience performing front and back medical office functions in an ambulatory or physician practice setting.
• Experience working in a multi-specialty ambulatory healthcare setting.

Address 12462 Putnam Street

Salary 23.00-33.12

Shift Days

Zip Code 90602