Medical Assistant (Mon - Fri)

Via Care Community Health Center; Bellflower (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Via Care Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care. This entry-level role includes basic nursing care under supervision, patient intake, vitals, documentation, labs, referrals, blood draws, and relevant medical information, with a focus on accuracy and patient respect.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM in California.

Responsibilities

• Maintains complete and accurate patient records, including entering data into the computer and assisting with processing and billing of managed care programs.
• Assists with patient flow including greeting patients, locating charts, scheduling/appointments, answering calls, and guiding patients to appropriate staff.
• Utilizes systems as directed (CAIR, VFC, and other clinic systems) and participates in immunization inventory and reporting.
• Performs clinical tasks such as vitals, blood draws/injections, lab ordering and processing, glucometer training for diabetics, and assisting in examination and treatment procedures.
• Handles a variety of clerical duties (filing, photocopying, faxing, phone duties) and participates in team meetings and ongoing training.

Job description

Duties And Responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our healthcare team as a Medical Assistant. The Medical Assistant will provide essential support to healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with a passion for healthcare who are looking to start their career in a clinical setting. The Medical Assistant provides basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed medical staff member and completes the required clerical duties associated with care provision. Additionally, the Medical Assistant handles the intake of patients, vitals, documentation of past/present illness/history, chief complaint, medical labs, referrals, procedures, blood draws/injections, and relevant medical information.

This is a Full-Time position, working Monday-Friday, from 8:00AM - 5:30PM. The hourly range for the Medical Assistant position is $24.00 - 28.09+. The hourly rate will be dependent on experience. Certified Medical Assistants preferred.

Essential Functions

• Maintains complete and accurate patient records, including entering data into the computer, ensuring proper documentation of all procedures, and assisting with processing and billing of Managed Care, Family PACT, Medicare, Medi-Cal, CHPD, CPSP, or MHLA for patient services.
• Assists with patient flow including receiving/greeting patients; locating charts; checking/making appointments; answering the telephone; and referring patients to appropriate person.
• Follows daily/weekly/monthly assignments as directed by supervisor (Clinic Manager/LVN).
• Utilization of CAIR, VFC, and other systems as directed by supervisor.
• Assist with immunization inventory, ordering, and reporting as directed by supervisor.
• Assist in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory log and supply destruction log.
• Participate in cross-training for Front Office duties, assisting Referral Coordinator and Pharmacy Technician if needed and as directed by the supervisor.
• Electronic lab ordering and processing lab test results per clinic policy.
• Assist in glucometer training for diabetic patients, as ordered by the provider.
• Receives and treats all patients with the utmost respect and professionalism.
• Performs a wide variety of clerical duties including preparing routine correspondence, filing, photocopying, faxing, answering the telephone, and directing calls as needed.
• Attends and actively participates in all team and staff meetings and related continuing education programs.
• Participate in ongoing training as required by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
• Assist healthcare professionals in patient examination and treatment procedures.
• Aid with patient education and instructions under the direction of healthcare providers.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure cleanliness and organization.