Medical Assistant (Accepting New MA Graduates and Experienced MAs)!

Los Angeles Center of Nose Throat and Allergy (LA CENTA) is dedicated to providing university caliber subspecialty care in the community setting. Overview Medical Assistants at LA CENTA are the foundation of success in the clinic. We are seeking a self‑motivated, outgoing, and hard‑working Medical Assistant to help the Physician and PA in clinic to perform patient intake, explain basic procedures, assist with procedures, and help the clinic run smoothly. All Medical Assistants will report first to the medical assistant manager and then to the office manager. Job Duties and Responsibilities Room patients according to office standards. Verify patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit. Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary in the EMR system accurately and in a timely manner. Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians. Process appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion. Organize exam and treatment rooms, stock and clean rooms and sterilize instruments before and after each patient visit. Ensure patient medications are entered the EMR with each visit. Enter Medical History Form/Questionnaire information, HMO authorizations, medical records from outside physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and/or radiology facilities into the EMR. Assist physician with in‑office procedures. Assist in answering phones and scheduling patient appointments. Obtain medical records from outside physicians, hospitals, laboratories, and/or radiology facilities when needed. Review all messages before the end of the day for proper handling. Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential. Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock and advising Manager when supplies run low. Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; notifying Manager when repair calls are necessary. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications. Serve and protect the ENT practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Respect patient confidentiality at all times. Perform other duties as assigned. Compensation $18–$20 per hour. Requirements HS Diploma/ GED required. Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program. Ear Nose Throat & Allergy specialty clinic experience preferred. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish preferred. General knowledge of HIPAA and CPT codes. Must be able to travel within Los Angeles based clinics. Excellent communication skills with patients, physicians, and staff. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision‑making skills. Ability to work in a relatively unsupervised environment with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to operate various office equipment necessary to perform job functions. Team player with a pleasant attitude toward the practice of medicine. Physical Demands Sit for long periods at a time. Use hands and fingers in repetitive motions daily. Ability to lift, push, pull up to 10 lbs. periodically. Travel to clinic locations or sites as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity LA CENTA is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and all other applicable state and federal laws. LA CENTA does not permit discrimination of any type against an employee because of any of the following legally protected characteristics: gender, race, color, religion, country of origin, mental disability, physical disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, age, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy