Medical Assistant (Certified or Non-Certified) (Alvarado)
22 days ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionSalary: $25.86 Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant Department: Medical Reports to: LVN Manager Position Summary: Under direct supervision, determine reason for patients visit; assist with minor surgical/diagnostic exams; assist patients to understand recommendations given by their health care providers; performs patient care functions; post patients information to medical records; answer and screen medical calls; provide support in planning continuity of treatment. Adhere to Clinica Romeros mission and core values: Compassion, Commitment to Service, Quality Care, Respect, and Dignity; and complies with all policies and procedures of the organization. Responsibilities: • Take and record vital signs; report abnormal findings to provider., • Perform: venipuncture; EKG; apply/remove dressings and bandages; collect non-invasive specimens from both adults and children; assist patient in ambulation/transfer; perform simple lab test; read PPD skin tests; perform visual acuity/audiometric screening; perform finger sticks; obtain throat swabs; perform ear lavage; administer medication/vaccines as per CMOAR policy/ procedure and scope of practice including Pulmoaid., • Document reason for patients visit., • Observe signs, symptoms and reactions and report unusual conditions as appropriate., • Prepare consent forms as needed and required., • Administer and document treatments as per policy and procedure., • Maintain laboratory logs., • Collect and label specimens; prepares appropriate lab slips with 100% accuracy., • Prepare/assist the provider with examination and/or procedures., • Provide patient/family education related to treatment and after care according to policy and procedures. Explain all procedures and treatments to patient prior to their performance. Assure patients/familys understanding by obtaining verbal feedback or return demonstration., • Adhere to infection control practices: Universal Precautions; Hand Washing; Sterile/Aseptic technique., • Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide., • Respond to emergency situations according to established policies., • Demonstrate knowledge in proper use of equipment and emergency procedures., • Maintain a safe, clean work area., • Maintain and observe ergonomics safety precautions., • Promote cost effectives by utilizing equipment and supplies in an efficient manner., • Maintain established stock levels in assigned areas, • Learn and use current MIS system., • Adhere to HIPPA guidelines., • Discharge and arrange follow up appointments., • Document pertinent patient data., • Assure timeliness of services rendered to patients., • Assist with translation as needed, • Assist Pharmacy Clerk, LVN and D.O.N. with monthly check medication expiration in the dispensary., • Generate and route data forms to appropriate destination (billing, medical records, etc.)., • Review super bill forms., • Organize time and promotes team effort., • Maintain current CPR., • Perform clerical duties as assigned., • Attend in-services and/or trainings., • Ability to lift/move up to 15 pounds., • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: • Medical Assistant certification, • One-year experience in related field., • CPR certification, • High School graduate or equivalent, • Basic computer skills, • Bi-lingual English/Spanish required, • Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written; work without close supervision, detail oriented and well organized., • Customer service skills: communication, empathy, patience, and technical knowledge, • Work in team-oriented environment, and work well under deadlines., • Ability to work at multiple clinic sites, • CA drivers license and auto insurance