Responsibilities

Join the A Plus Urgent Care Team!

About the company:

A Plus Urgent Care, proudly services a broad and diverse choice of communities in which to live, work and play. Our urgent care and primary care practices offer challenging opportunities to physicians, nurse practitioners, as well as medical assistants and other vital staff members. Our network in Southern California practices in the Antelope Valley, Southwest Riverside County, and Northern San Diego County. A Plus Urgent Care is a part of Independent Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 12 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Per-Diem Medical Assistant for our Kalmia Location. This position pays $16.00 - $23.00/hr DOE and responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include:

• Assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in ­­­­­the State.
• Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. 
• Assists in covering the front desk as required.

Qualifications

Experience/Training/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and one year experience as a Medical Assistant
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
• General medical office procedures
• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)

Certifications/Licenses:

• Medical Assistant certificate required and must obtain certification within six (6) months of employment
• Current BLS/CPR certification required

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

For more information about our company and to apply, please visit your website at Southern California Physician Network (uhsinc.com).

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $12.6 billion in 2021. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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EEO Statement:

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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