MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Company: Comprehensive Community Health Centers Inc.
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the
direction of provider. Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, drape
and position patients, hand equipment, supplies, and instruments to
provider. Takes vital signs, visions PAMS, assists with treatments,
maintains equipment, visual fields and inventory supplies,
including EMR, patient scheduling, charge slips and routine patient
instruction and knowledge of CPR.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Duties:
Administer medical questionnaires directly to Clinic Staff,
Patients as well as any visitors entering job sites
Administer and interpret the temperature of an individual utilizing
forehead, tympanic and/or oral thermometers according to
manufacturer's instructions and CDC guidance for personal
protection
Reporting cases of positive and negative responses according to
established protocols
Communicate findings directly to the Leads as required
Document findings and results of the Medical Screening
Make changes in the appointment type as needed basis depending on
findings and results while having polite, but clear communication
with the patients about the changes
Don and Doff PPE as required within the protocol for performing
medical screening as needed basis
Patient Relations
Assures timeliness of services rendered to patients
Clearly informs patient the name of provider who will render
services
Arranges for and assists patients in understanding instructions for
all ancillary services
Listens to complaints from patients regarding services rendered
Demonstrates adequate triage technique in handling telephone calls
from patients and inquiries regarding services rendered
Appropriate management of filing records, recording telephone calls
and prescription refill information in electronic medical
records
Checks floor stock and sample medications, discards expired
medications appropriately, re-orders as needed
Demonstrates accurate knowledge in management of emergency
situations
Assists patient to room
Looks after patient's comfort while on premises
Maintains availability to examining Provider as needed.
Accurately performs visual testing and on-site testing.
Accurately file all patients' lab results, x-ray, EKG, SCANS and
all miscellaneous documents after doctor signs off
Assists providers in all medical examinations
Collection of all specimens, including cultures, for laboratory
processing
Assists in minor surgery, positioning and draping patient, passing
instruments
Inventory, Ordering, Facility Maintenance
Screens telephone calls for referral and takes messages for
provider
Under the direction of the provider an MA may administer injections
of scheduled drugs, including narcotic medications, only if the
dosage is verified by the provider prior and the injection is
intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular.
Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports
and records.
Updates and maintains required logs
Translates for provider and office staff as requested
Assists in preparation of office for a site review and audit
Performs tasks under the direction of provider and management
Calls in prescriptions or prescription refills under the direction
of the provider
Performs related work as required
Maintains patient care areas as follows:
- Cleans (daily) all community areas
- Cleans immediately following infectious exposure
- Inventories supplies daily and orders as appropriate
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Provide reproductive health counseling ( title X services )
Participate in huddles with provider MA team
Conducting chart prep (to ensure that patients file are complete
for patient care on day of appointment, including Standing Order
Sets based on Clinical Guidelines)
Motivational interviewing
Administrative Duties:
Schedules appointments
Registers patient data in computer
Sends appropriate information to various departments and medical
offices
Organizational Activities:
Knows rules and procedures for request for Information.
Knows rules and procedures for release of information.
Acquires appropriate signatures.
Ascertains that Provider or manager is aware of request for
information.
Submits appropriate information per above procedure.
Reports equipment or supply needs to Administrator.
Reports malfunctioning equipment.
Maintains general office equipment, i.e., Xerox, typewriters,
Computer, Printers, CPR carts, emergency supply and auxiliary
services
Marketing Activities:
Maintains computerized files of patients, including updated names,
addresses, telephone numbers, etc.
Conducts mailings to patients.
Performs calls to patients for recall purposes.
Attends health fairs/events.
Plans for event and prepares necessary items required to conduct
successful event.
Communicates effectively with event attendees, explains services,
and schedules appointments.
Works with Management in creating/reviewing necessary collateral
materials.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or its equivalent
Medical Assistant Certificate
2 years experience preferred
CPR Certified
Certification through AAMA preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to find solutions when barriers are identified.
Strong documentation skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize when needed.
Ability to independently seek out resources and work
collaboratively.
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written
instructions.
Experience and work ethics that supports working within a high
functioning, team-oriented environment.
Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work under
supervision.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with
staff.
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.
Excellent interpersonal skills reflecting clarity and diplomacy and
the ability to communicate accurately and effectively with all
levels of staff and management.
Demonstrates ability to work in a regulatory climate that includes
oversight of state and federal entities, payer contracts etc.
Possesses ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing.
Possesses genuine respect for others and acceptance of their
individual social and cultural traits.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
Able to travel and attend professional meetings, conferences,
trainings and clinic sites.
Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to cooperate
while working with others in multi-disciplinary teams.
Requires the knowledge of Informal Medical Office Policies and
Procedures.
Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others
Ability to be highly organized.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to speak effectively with vendors as well as employees.
Ability to create and prepare reports.
Must have analytical and problem solving abilities.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions functions furnished in written, oral, or diagram
form.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
Ability to present information in an easily understandable
manner.
Ability to organize and prioritize work with minimum
supervision.
Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel,
Power Point and Word.
Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous,
fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and
solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and
guiding investment in people and systems
Performs other related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position requires prolonged sitting at a computer, some bending,
lifting, stooping and stretching. Good eye-hand coordination and
manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard,
photocopy machine, telephone, and other office equipment is also
required. Employee must have normal range of hearing and
eyesight.
NOTE: The essential job functions for this position include, but
may not be limited to those listed in this job description.
Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the
essential functions of this job without imposing significant risk
of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or
others
PI200718590
Keywords: Comprehensive Community Health Centers Inc., Los Angeles , MEDICAL ASSISTANT, Healthcare , Los Angeles, California
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