Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Expertise with blood/lab draws and venipuncture - will draw 1-5 tubes from each patient. The clinic sees 100+ patients a day.

Location: 18133 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356 Float Locations: 12660 Riverside Dr, No. Hollywood, CA 91607 5525 Etiwanda Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356 5411Etiwanda Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356

Required Qualifications:

• HSD/GED
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• Flu Vaccinated (No exemptions/No declinations)
• Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from a DAPIP accredited program OR national certification through AAMA, AMCA, AMT, CCBMA, or MMCI.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting patient history summaries
• Experience with CS-Link/Epic
• 2 year working as an MA in an outpatient clinic or medical office setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years working as a MA in Primary Care of Internal Medicine
• Phlebotomy certification (highly preferred)
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Experience with medical insurance, referral processes, and benefit plans
• Experience with Quest Diagnostic laboratory submissions

Job Duties:

• Greet patients, take appropriate vital signs, review current meds and record in medical record
• Assist with tracking and monitoring department specific data
• Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients based on scope of practice
• Set up exam/procedure rooms appropriate to the patient visit needs
• Clean and re-process equipment and supplies following department guidelines
• Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider
• Draw and prepare designated lab work or specimens as directed by provider

NOTE: These statements describe the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks. Other work duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.