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MemorialCare Medical Foundation
Medical Assistant Specialty
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$48,698 / year median in California
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Medical Assistant Location:
Lakewood, CA Department:
OB/GYN Status:
Full timeShift:
Days (8hr shift)Pay Range Level I:
$24.01/hr - $34.81/hrPay 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: o Timely patient flow. o Rooms stocked with adequate supplies. o Maintain instruments. o Ensure all related reports and information are available in the Electronic Health Record. o 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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements- Minimum of 2 years of prior specialty clinical experience in ambulatory care environment required. OB experience highly preferred.
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Certificate from Accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
- Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
- BLS for Healthcare Provider required.