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Southern California Medical Center

Medical Assistant III / Medical Scribe

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A Medical Transcriptionist listens to sound recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals, transcribes the recordings and creates written reports and documents from them. Uses medical terminology and abbreviations and operates recording equipment and software. Works in hospitals or medical offices, or for companies that provide transcription services to healthcare facilities.

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Job Description

Medical Assistant III / Medical Scribe Southern California Medical Center - 2.5 Van Nuys, CA Job Details Full-time $24 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications BLS Certification
HIPAA CPR
Injection administration EMR systems Cleaning Medical Assisting Medical assisting Certified Medical Assistant Full Job Description Southern California Medical Center is looking for a Medical Assistant Level III to join our clinic in Van Nuys. At SCMC, a nonprofit organization, we are committed to serve patients and our community during the trying times. Join our team of professionals where we are focused on providing the best healthcare services for all patients, regardless of whether they need to finance medical care, have no insurance, or are looking for affordable or low cost care that they can feel confident in. From general medical care to preventative care and recovery, our mission is to ensure those who are underserved in our communities to have access to the best possible medical care.
Summary:
Medical Assistants III play a vital role in ensuring that healthcare facilities run smoothly. The Medical Assistant supports the clinic's administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing examination rooms, assisting physicians with exams, and performing front-desk tasks. The Medical Assistant works under immediate supervision and report to the Clinic Manager. Medical assistants are essential to delivering high-quality patient care at Southern California Medical Center.
Essential Functions:
Welcome patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone. Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit. Prepare patients by directing and/or accompanying them to the exam room. Prepare equipment and exam rooms,and clean instruments Perform preliminary physical tests; take blood pressure, weight and temperature; report patient history summary. Communicate with patients and informing them about normal or abnormal laboratory test results as instructed by Clinic Manager. Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential. Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations Complete records by recording / documenting patient examination, treatment, telemedicine, office visits and test results. Serve and protect the physician or healthcare provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, HIPPA regulations, federal, state and local requirements and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies Maintaining all patient appointments and services. Knowledge of patient vitals, Chief complaint, patient referral, Administering Injections, Apply dressing. Basic Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Full Knowledge of office procedures including Hemoglobin, Glucose, Blood draws, uranalysis. Work closely with providers to assist in exams, procedures, collecting and preparing. Full knowledge of insurance, medical and commercial and referrals. Knowledge of complex procedures, wound care, skin tags, nail removal etc. Maintaining Medical records and coding Advocating for patients with Insurance companies. 2 years of EHR experience Assisting and completing orders by physicians in EHR system. Understanding of Clinical Measures Updating Log including VFC, Temp, ER Kits. Great Team Communication including leading the clinical flow Finalizing providers notes Adding order in the EHR system Handing Correspondence including billed and unbilled encounters. Full Knowledge of CPR, OSHA, HIPPA and Compliance. Any other duties as assigned. traveling may be required.
Education and Experience:
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification required. • 5+ Years' Experience as a Medical Assistant.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
FQHC:
1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Preferred) Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location:
In person