Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist medical staff (or if Float MA, assigned on site Specialty Care Providers) to address the participants’ needs in the clinic as follows: Prepare the participants for their appointments, including but not limited to setting up exam rooms, checking participants in and out, obtaining accurate history of present illness, etc. Support Specialists prepping participant for exam and ensuring history of current conditions is captured; Specialist has current orders and relevant information related to appointment, document procedures and care provided by the Specialist in Athena.

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Location: Pasadena, CA 91105
Duration: 13 weeks (Possible Extension)
Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; 40 hours/week,
Pay: $28/hr.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist medical staff (or if Float MA, assigned on site Specialty Care Providers) to address the participants’ needs in the clinic as follows:
• Prepare the participants for their appointments, including but not limited to setting up exam rooms, checking participants in and out, obtaining accurate history of present illness, etc.
• Perform required pre-exam physical tests, i.e., measuring and documenting participants’ vital signs as ordered by a physician and assist the physician during the examination as appropriate.
• Perform general medical procedures, i.e., dressing changes and suture removal as directed, and under specific authorization and supervision of a physician, as long as the training requirements are met according to state law.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens as ordered and perform routine sterilization procedures of medical and dental equipment according to guidelines.
• Triage and address as directed, unscheduled requests for physician visits in the clinic.
• Float MA should proactively review onsite Specialist calendar daily to ensure all available appointments are filled and address any vacancies; provide weekly schedule to onsite Specialists and/or Specialist’s coordinator.
• Support Specialists prepping participant for exam and ensuring history of current conditions is captured; Specialist has current orders and relevant information related to appointment, document procedures and care provided by the Specialist in Athena.
• Maintain clinic logs and ensure exam rooms are properly stocked, sanitized, and re-prepped for participant encounters at all times.
• Maintain Emergency Cart daily log; monitor and maintain medication/vaccine refrigerator log; manage participant sharps containers and maintain log.
• Conduct required quality control checks on clinic lab equipment and maintain logs.
• Perform and document ordered procedures and care, and provide as needed teaching to participants, in accordance with Product of Practice, as directed by PCP or Specialist.
• Perform staff and non-staff COVID testing as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
• Ability to follow directions from supervisor and communicate needs effectively.
• Excellent clinical, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• MA experience working in Home Health/Clinical Setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Required Education:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Medical Assistant certification from a recognized Medical Assistant certifying organization.

Required Certification & Licensure:

• BLS.
• One of the following
  • Registered Medical Assistant Certification through AMT.
  • Registered Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Personnel.
  • Registered Medical Assistant through the American Allied Health.
  • Certified Medical Assistant through AAMA.
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Health career Association.
  • National Certified Medical Assistant through NCCT.
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant through National Association for Health Professionals.
  • California Certified Medical Assistant through California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA)

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