Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - Full Time - Days - 8hr Glendora

Emanate Health; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanate Health in Glendora, CA is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support Cancer Center, Endocrinology, Pain Management and other departments. You will prepare patients for provider exams, take vital signs, update history, administer treatments, and assist with office procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3-5 years healthcare experience preferred, and bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or 1–2 years of Medical Assistant experience in lieu of high school diploma
• Three to five years in a healthcare setting preferred; computer skills required; bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire and annual Medical Assistant competency training

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for provider exams across departments (Cancer Center, Endocrinology, Pain Management, etc.) and take vital signs.
• Record patient history, assist in office procedures, and administer treatments as ordered.
• Maintain and transport specimens to the lab and support referral processes for timely follow-up appointments.
• Perform general administrative duties (scanning, filing, phones, etc.) and assist with patient flow and transport.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Everyone at Emanate Health plays a vital role in the care we deliver. No matter what department you belong to, the work you do at Emanate Health affects lives. When you join Emanate Health, you become part of a team that works together to strengthen our communities and grow as individuals.

On Glassdoor's list of "Best Places to Work" in 2021, Emanate Health was named the #1 ranked health care system in the United States, and the #19 ranked company in the country.

Job Summary

• Cancer Center - Prepare patients for provider exam, take vital signs, record patient history and assist in office procedures. Administer treatment, medications and injections as ordered. Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence. Call patient regarding test results as instructed by provider. Participates in the patient check out process: facilitating follow-up tests, and referrals and may participate in acquiring prior authorizations to allow for timely scheduling of follow-up appointments to other providers. Maintains referral system and ensures accurate and timely follow through with all referrals generated. Prepares, cleans exam / procedure room and setup appropriate supplies. Ensures equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit / procedure. Maintains and monitors all equipment used for patient care and testing and reports discrepancies to supervisor. Collects and prepares specimens and transports to lab. Follows hospital policy for specimen labeling and logging. Performs unit office procedures including all general administrative duties as required (i.e. scanning, filing, faxing, phones, courier duties, etc.). Acts as a transporter for stable, non-acute patients for testing or treatment.
• Endocrinology - Prepare patients for provider exam, take vital signs, record patient history and assist in office procedures. Administer treatment, medications and injections as ordered. Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence. Call patient regarding test results as instructed by provider. Contacting pharmacies with new medication and/or order changes as directed. Performing A1c’s. Downloading insulin pump data
• Pain Management - Prepare patients for provider exam, take vital signs, record patient history and assist in office procedures. Administer treatment, medications and injections as ordered. Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence. Call patient regarding test results as instructed by provider. Administering pain medication. Assisting physicians during the implementation of treatments. Assessing and documenting patients' response to treatment. Monitoring patients who have received conscious sedation pain medication
• All Others - Prepare patients for provider exam, take vital signs, record patient history and assist in office procedures. Administer treatment, medications and injections as ordered. Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence. Call patient regarding test results as instructed by provider.

Job Requirements

• a.Minimum Education Requirement : High school diploma or GED required or 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of High School Deiploma. Completion of Medical Assistant Program required.
• b.Minimum Experience Requirement : Three to five years in a healthcare setting is preferred. Computer skills required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Excellent customer service skills required.
• c.Minimum License Requirement : BLS required within 90 days of hire/transfer. Completion of annual Medical Assistant Competency training.

Delivering world-class health care one patient at a time.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $34.50

We are more than just a health system.

At Emanate Health, we are a catalyst for change and a beacon for healthier lives.

When you come to any one of our locations, you'll be treated like family.

And as part of our family, you can rest easy knowing we'll do whatever it takes to benefit your health and wellness.

Our mission Emanate Health exists to help people keep well in body, mind and spirit by providing quality health care services in a safe, compassionate environment.

Our vision We are an integral partner in elevating our communities' health.

Our values Patients and their families are the reason we are here.

We want them to experience excellence in all we do through the quality of our services, our teamwork, and our commitment to a caring, safe and compassionate environment.

Respect. We affirm the rights, dignity, individuality and worth of each person we serve and of each other.

Excellence. We maintain an unrelenting drive for excellence, quality and safety, and strive to continually improve all that we do.

Compassion. We care for each person and each team member as part of our family.

Integrity. We believe in fairness and honesty and are guided by our code of ethics.

Stewardship. We wisely care for the human, physical and financial resources entrusted to us.