Medical Assistant Specialty

MemorialCare; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit health system seeks a Medical Assistant in Laguna Hills, CA. Responsibilities include supporting clinical team members, performing clinical procedures under supervision, maintaining efficient patient flow, and ensuring accurate documentation of care. The role requires a high school diploma and a certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program, with preferred qualifications including prior clinical experience and certifications like BLS. Competitive pay and robust benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance plan options

Competitive pay

Signing bonus

Qualifications

• Prior clinical experience in an ambulatory care environment preferred.
• Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical care team in delivering patient care.
• Perform clinical procedures under the supervision of a Provider.
• Ensure timely patient flow and maintain stock of necessary supplies.
• Provide patients with instructions as per Provider orders.
• Document care accurately and timely.

Skills

Clinical competencies

Patient care procedures

Documentation

Patient instruction

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Certificate from Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Phlebotomy Certification

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Breast Surgery/Breast MedOnc

Status: Full time

Shift: Days (8hr shift)

Pay Range Level I: $24.01/hr - $34.81/hr

Pay Range Level II: $26.48/hr - $38.40/hr

$2,500 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

Assist and support the clinical care team members with the delivery of patient care in accordance to the Medical Assistant scope of practice.

Essential Job Outcomes

• Meet ambulatory Medical Assistant clinical competencies.
• Perform clinical procedures under supervision of Provider.
• Follow standard work for patient care processes.
• Maintain effective and organized systems to ensure:
  • Timely patient flow.
  • Rooms stocked with adequate supplies.
  • Maintain instruments.
  • Ensure all related reports and information are available in the Electronic Health Record.
  • Maintenance of all logs and required checks.
• Provide instructions to patients as ordered/instructed by Provider.
• Implement orders and teaching plan components as directed by Provider and licensed care team member(s).
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate and timely; reflecting patients’ plan of care.
• Demonstrate continued development of clinical expertise, current knowledge of healthcare trends, and education related to clinical ambulatory practice.
• Participate in processes that improve standard of care and practice in the delivery of ambulatory clinical care.
• Perform any additional or miscellaneous duties as requested by the management team within the scope of knowledge and ability.
• “Other duties as assigned”

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more… Check out MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

• Prior clinical experience in ambulatory care environment preferred.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Certificate from Accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider required.