Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantValkyrie Clinical Trials (VCT), a Flourish Research Company, is a leading Oncology multi-site clinical research network with expertise in Oncology research. VCT approaches clinical research with a deep sense of humanity, compassion, and sincere kindness. VCT was founded by leading Clinical Oncologist, Dr. David Berz, and has multiple sites spanning California in Century City, Panorama City, and Murrieta, and has recently expanded to Denver, Colorado.Flourish Research is one of the industry's most progressive and diversified clinical trial organizations, with strong capabilities across cardiology, metabolic disorders, renal, oncology, CNS, pulmonology, and vaccine research. At Flourish Research, we strive toward excellence. In clinical trials and healthcare, excellence means everyone deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We embrace employees, customers, and patients from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality. Flourish is committed to a safe work environment where all employees, customers, and patients are included, and treated with dignity and respect. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives, and ideas we share, and the better prepared we are to serve our communities. WE SEE YOU. WE ARE YOU. WE EMBRACE YOU. WE CELEBRATE YOU!We are actively hiring a Medical Assistant at our Los Angeles, CA site.Shift: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Location: Onsite FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Compensation: $22.00-$27.00 hourlyCoordinating patient flow to minimize wait times.Rooms patients, prepares and maintains examination and treatment area before, during and after each patient activity.Obtains vital signs and input them into EMR. Must be able to recognize and respond to any emergency situation appropriately. Reports abnormal vitals to providers.Prepares the patient and provides information as needed.Performs or assists physician to perform exams, test and procedures as ordered by the physician such as EKG's or other procedures, and phlebotomy, including venipunctures, finger sticks, and injections.Collects and process specimens.Prepares and administers oral and parenteral medications and immunizations, if within scope of practice as directed and supervised by the physician and/or RN.Documents patient communication and clinical treatments accurately and appropriately within the EMR.Performs routine maintenance of instrument and clinical equipment.Stock rooms and supplies as needed. Receives, unpacks, organizes, and puts away medical supplies.Receives, organizes, scans, faxes and encounters documents into EMR by either filing those documents properly according to their respective section and/or taking appropriate action required by the document.Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.As needed, floats between departments and providers as assigned based on daily clinic needs.Provide support and coverage of front desk, back office, patient scheduling, and research staff when needed.Assist with general clinic and reception area duties, including workflow support, administrative duties, and projects as needed.Assists with key initiatives/process improvements in the department.Complete any other task assigned by management to support clinic operations.Maintain compliance with organizational policies and procedures and related departmental procedures.Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.Follow all HIPAA regulations in accordance with policies and training.Maintain confidentiality of patient and/or protocol issues as appropriate and as bound by Confidentiality Agreements including but not limited to those with Flourish Research, between Flourish Research and sponsors, and between Flourish Research and other entities.Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner.Represent Flourish Research in a professional and courteous manner (verbal, written and in appearance) when interacting with Flourish staff, sponsors, IRBs, patients, nursing and medical staff members of various clinics, hospitals, and physician's offices.Additional duties as assigned by supervisor or management.