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

Emanate Health; Glendora (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanate Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to prepare patients for exams, take vital signs, and assist in office procedures in a busy clinical setting.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program (or 1-2 years of related experience with a high school diploma or GED), and BLS certification within 90 days. Strong customer service and bilingual Spanish skills are preferred in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in lieu of High School Diploma.
• Completion of Medical Assistant Program required.
• Three to five years in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for provider exam, take vital signs, record patient history and assist in office procedures.
• Administer treatment, medications and injections as ordered.
• Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence.
• Assist in administrative duties such as scanning, filing, phones, and courier duties.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program completion

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