Medical Assistant

Location: Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Compensation: Competitive (based on experience)

Benefits: Dental, Vision and Health Insurance, 401k, Vacation and Sick time off

Job description

Medical Assistant (Back Office and Front Office)

Complete Care Community Health Center, a federally qualified health care center, is looking for a full-time Certified Medical Assistant (Back Office and Front Office) to join its clinic located in Sherman oaks. The position is under the direct supervision of the Clinic Manager/Designee, and the Front Office Medical Assistant is responsible for the front office, and the Back Office Medical Assistant is responsible for back-office medical assisting functions, performing routine (noninvasive) patient care functions described by licensed health personnel. Must follow the established clinical protocols, policies, and procedures within a defined scope of education, training, and responsibilities. Provides basic health information and education to patients using established protocols. Responsible for managing the phone calls and maintenance of daily appointments. Establishes charts for new patients and assists with scheduling new and follow up appointments.

Responsibilities:

· Collects and records patient data including BMI, temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.

· Applies warm or cold compresses

· Collects urine, sputum, and stool specimens by noninvasive techniques.

· Administers immunizations and medications per provider’s order. Verification of competency is required.

· Performs venipuncture to obtain blood specimens.

· Performs simple lab tests, including pregnancy tests.

· Performs PPD skin test placement after appropriate training and verification of competency.

· Performs initial health data collection, including vision and audiometric testing.

· Handles hazardous waste appropriately.

· Schedules routine follow up appointments.

· Accurately files patients’ labs, X –ray, EKG results and other documents after the provider has signed off the information.

· Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for offices operations.

· Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of equipment.

· Reports malfunctioning equipment to the clinic manager.

· Follow appropriate procedures for cleaning the equipment.

· Manage phone calls and initiate inquires to the clinic.

· Maintain daily appointment records.

· Establish Charts for new Patients.

· Assist with scheduling new and follow up appointments.

· Perform all other duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor or manager

Requirements:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant school with a current MA certificate

· Two years’ experience in general clinic preferred

· Bilingual (English/Spanish/Pharsi/Armenian) preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23