Medical Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator (Outpatient) - Full time, Day shift

Adventist Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide non-invasive, routine clinical support under licensed supervision. The role includes greeting visitors, data entry, obtaining signatures, filing and scheduling patient appointments.

Requirements include High School diploma or GED, BLS certification, CMA or RMA preferred; phlebotomy certificate preferred. Emphasis on clerical duties, patient communication, and basic exam-room setup.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients; maintains a recall/log for labs, referrals and transfers.
• Performs vital signs, answers phones, takes messages and directs calls.

Skills

Data entry

Clerical support

Patient greeting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMA

RMA

BLS Health Care Provider

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary

Performs non-invasive, routine, technical support services under the specific authorization and supervision of a licensed physician, podiatrist, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse midwife. Greets and directs visitors and provides clerical support including, but not limited to data entry, obtaining patient's signature for needed documents and/or consents forms, filing and answering phones. Schedules patient appointments. Obtains all necessary billing, insurance and other demographic information.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or equivalent combination of licensure and experience: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire.: Preferred
• Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Essential Functions

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers. Obtains vital signs. Reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician. Performs venipunctures, audiometry and vision testing as ordered.
• Answers phone, takes messages and directs call