Medical Assistant

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)