Back Office Medical Assistant - Family Practice

Family practice in Downtown Los Angeles is looking for a medical assistant to join their team! MA diploma is required. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and gain extensive back office experience! Medical Assistants to join their team for their School Based/Wellness Center Clinics in DTLA! Candidates must be passionate about helping the underprivileged community and will directly impact high school students within DTLA.

If you are interested, please email me directly at olpeterson@actalentservices.com!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Gain experience in a fast-paced environment

• Back Office experience

• Extensive training program with opportunity for growth

• Pay will increase to $21/hour at six months

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual in Spanish

• MA diploma

• 6+ months of experience as a medical assistant

Job Description

• Assesses patients, measure vital signs, and obtain pertinent information as required per visit type.

• Records accurate information obtained from patient or parent/guardian in the electronic health record in a timely manner.

• Prepares patient for examination, treatment and/or procedures. Explains procedures to patients, answers questions as needed and/or allay their anxiety by providing them with additional time and/or information to make informed decisions. Determine and assess patient’s understanding of information provided to them.

• Reviews and obtains informed consents from patients. Check for accuracy of consent/forms prior to filing into patient’s electronic health record.

• Reviews patient’s electronic medical record for completion and accuracy; makes sure that test results are in the electronic health records prior to the patient being seen by the physician/provider. Obtain any missing report as needed.

• Assists physician in examination and treatment of patients.

• Administers medication and/or immunization. Accurately documents completed information regarding medication/immunization in patient’s electronic health record and other data base registry as needed. Knowledgeable of CAIR system preferred.

• Ensure that all orders and office services are completed and submitted for billing purpose.

• Maintains and stocks rooms with patient care supplies, sterilizes equipment, and keeps work area clean, orderly and functional. Check, set up exam rooms and assist in the opening and closing of department.

• Performs other functions of a medical assistant both in the front and the back office as needed. Assist in discharging patient from care, placing orders, referrals, appointment scheduling, answering phones, maintaining front desk and back office supplies, etc.

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• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

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