Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Locations:

Los Angeles, California

Job Category:

Nursing Support

Position Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Days

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

Schedule: 8-hour days, 8am-4:30pm (variable start times)

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Medical Assistant in the Ambulatory Shared Clinics areas performs a variety of patient care and clerical activities to assist physicians, nursing and clerical personnel. Demonstrates commitment to a patient and family focused model of care.

Ambulatory Shared Clinics: Nephrology, Pain/Palliative, Dermatology, High Risk Infant, GI, Medical Genetics, Cardiology, Rheumatology, CARES.

Responsible for vital signs, audits of clinic, patient questionnaires (vaccine history, current medication lists etc), medication refill requests, rooming patients, discharging patients, wipe down of high touch surfaces, coordination of providers assignments to exam rooms daily, stocking supplies and reordering, completing engineering/facilities requests as needed. Patient tests/procedures for some specialty clinics such as cardiology- including 6 minute walk tests, EKGs, and zio patch placement and injection set up for pain/palliative and dermatology clinics.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 2+ years medical assistant experience preferred. 1+ year experience in pediatrics preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Education/Licensure/Certifications: Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program required. California Medical Assistant certification preferred. American Heart Association BLS required.

Pay Scale Information

$44,782.40-$59,696.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.