Certified Medical Assistant

Job Type:

Full-time Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST)

Location:

Downey, California Medical Assistant for Internal Medicine Clinic (Contract to permanent)

GENERAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides Front Office support. a. Greets patients in a friendly, service-oriented manner in compliance with company policies and workflows. b. Oversees patient check in by ensuring medical records/charts have been pulled, patient data is current, appropriate paperwork is in order, and charts are reviewed/prepared. c. Oversees patient check out by scheduling follow up appointments, collecting co-payment if applicable, ensuring paperwork is complete. d. Schedules and confirms patient appointments. e. Reconciles co-payments at the end of each day. 2.

Provides Back Office Support:

a. Rooms and interviews patients measures vital signs and records reason for visit. 3. Explains procedures, performs treatments, and administers prescribed medication, blood draws.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

Required:

1 year Customer Service experience required.

Preferred:

2 years' experience as a working medical assistant preferred. Experience working with Medicare population preferred. Experienced with Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED.

Training:

Required:

Medical Assistant from an accredited school of training required

Specialized Skills:

Required:

Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others; provide leadership, teach and collaborate with others. Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to establish and maintain a constructive relationship with diverse members, management, employees and vendors;

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform mathematical calculations and calculate simple statistics correctly

Reasoning Skills:

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; advanced problem-solving; ability to use advanced reasoning to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and design, implement and manage appropriate resolution.

Problem-Solving Skills:

Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Licensure:

Required:

MA Certification.

Other:

Preferred:

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. 2 The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus What We Offer Competitive salary. Full benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with employer contributions. Paid time off, personal days, and holidays. Life and disability insurance. Ongoing training and career development.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Phlebotomy:

1 year (Preferred)

Medical Assistant:

1 year (Required)

Front Office :

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Medical Assistant Certification or License (Required)

Work Location:

In person