Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Location: North Hollywood, CA 91606 Duration: 3 – 6 months+ (possibility of extension) Shift: Days, Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Job Summary: The Client Medical Assistant (PCP and Float) is responsible for assisting the medical staff (providers, nurses and on-site Specialty Care Providers) in the provision of safe and efficient delivery of medical services at the Client clinic, as directed. Under the general supervision of medical staff, the Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical duties (e.g., scheduling medical appointments, greeting participants, and filing medical records, taking and recording vital signs, preparing exam rooms, and maintaining equipment and supplies). The Medical Assistant works collaboratively with all members of the Client team and participants to promote the client mission. The Medical Assistant collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to promote the Client values, team culture and mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Client medical staff (or if Float MA, assigned on site Specialty Care Providers) to address the participants' needs in the Client 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 Client clinic.
• Float MA should proactively review on-site 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 scope of practice, as directed by PCP or Specialist.
• Perform staff and non-staff COVID testing as needed.

Minimum of two years of Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population. Must be at least 18 years of age. 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 the Home Health/Clinical Setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Education:

• Required Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• 2-year degree program in Medical Assistance Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Current MA Certificate. Or CCMA or NCMA or NHMA
• BLS