Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant West Coast Neurology Laguna Hills, CA Job Details Full-time From $23 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Bilingual Administrative experience Medical administrative support EMR systems Patient interaction Clerical experience Full Job Description As a Medical Assistant (MA) at West Coast Neurology (WCN) this position performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service. All MAs must work collaboratively with all WCN staff in support of direct patient services.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Performs general clerical duties in support of patient services according to the needs of the clinic and as directed by provider(s) and WCN management. These include but are not limited to answering phones, photocopies, faxing, typing, completing forms, etc. Works with patient scheduling system to assist Patient Registration staff with the orderly and efficient patient flow. 2. Prepares for patient appointments by reviewing and updating patient records prior to appointment. 3. Appropriately prepares patient for visit and alerts physician when patient is ready to be seen. 4.

Provides initial medical screening:

Greets patients and directs to appropriate exam room. Takes weight, height, temp, blood pressure, and basic medical history; accurately documents in medical chart according to generally accepted medical standards. 5. Assists physician upon request during examination of patient and according to generally accepted medical standards. Practices universal precautions with respect to established safety protocols. Facilitates communication between the provider(s) and patient as needed, including translation as appropriate. 6. Utilizes time in a constructive and efficient manner by assisting in such duties as restocking rooms/shelves/trays, checking supplies and ensuring that all areas, exam rooms are clean and orderly. 7. Maintains exam rooms according to protocols: Cleans rooms between patient exams to ensure patients' comfort and compliance with infection control standards; ensures all necessary supplies are stocked 8. Provides administrative back-up support to WCN management as assigned and as necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the clinic. Accepts floating assignments to other offices as needed and assigned. 9. Maintains MA workstation, according to protocols. Performs routine quality check of equipment and promptly reports damaged or missing equipment from patient rooms. 10. Ensures clinical areas are organized with respect of standards in safety and quality patient care. Works collaboratively with provider(s) and WCN staff in solutions-oriented problem solving with the goal of providing quality patient care.

• Accountable to work Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• Bilingual candidates preferred!
• Allscripts EMR knowledge preferred!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Medical Assistant:

1 year (Preferred) EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person