Medical Assistant I

Job DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationBelmont Health Center - Los Angeles, CARemote TypeNAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolSalary Range$21.00 - $21.00 HourlyTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftDayJob CategoryHealth CareDescriptionPOSITION: Medical Assistant ISTATUS: Non-exempt; Full timeREPORTS TO: Charge Nurse Licensed Vocational Nurse (Charge LVN)SUPERVISES: NoneDEPARTMENT: Nursing Department, Floor Operations UnitOFFICIAL DUTY STATION: Belmont Health Center (180 Union Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90026)BENEFITS:Public Service Loan Forgiveness401(k) Retirement PlanMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance13 Paid HolidaysLife Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, muter Discount (Metro, Metrolink)Commuter and Ride ShareDiscounted TicketsSUMMARY: This position shall assist clinicians (i.e. physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants) in providing direct patient care. The responsibilities of the Medical Assistant I shall include conducting laboratory services as ordered by clinicians, providing front and back office support, and interact with other health providers to assure continuity and quality of patient care services. Medical Assistants are held accountable clinically to their assigned clinician while they are held accountable administratively to RN Supervisors, Charge LVN's, andor Medical Assistant Level II's.APHCV expects all employees to participate in APHCV's emergency response operations per our emergency policies and procedures.APHCV requires all staff to comply with Standards of Conduct and Compliance Program related policies and procedures. Such compliance is part of this position's performance evaluation.This position requires working hours Monday - Saturday per Clinic Operation Hours.APHCV is a tobacco-free organization.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Execute laboratory responsibilitiesObtain from patients specimens, including blood, urine, sputum, etc. as directed by clinicians while following safety standards.Prepare specimen samples for pick-upPerform simple assays (i.e. fingerstick, glucose, urine dipstick analysis, stool for occult blood, urine pregnancy test) under the direction of cliniciansAdminister nebulizer treatments under the supervision of clinicians Carry out physician's order for medications and immunizations with proper verificationEnsure immunization follow ups are sent in a timely manner and maintain accurate immunization records and inventoryMaintain lab area cleanliness and ensure containment of hazardous wasteCheck and calibrate laboratory equipment and log daily.Perform EKG, spirometry, peak flow measurement, and CHDP required services (i.e. audio, vision, physical, and emotional growth measurements) as ordered by cliniciansRetrieve laboratory results from printer, monitor and cross reference with orders, and disseminate labs to clinicians for reviewEnsure that laboratory results are in patient's medical record before appointment and contact laboratory if results are not in the chart.Monitor and inventory laboratory supplies and order as neededAssist in providing pharmaceutical products and devices to patients under supervision of providersPerform back office responsibilitiesPerform accurate and timely patient history intake per protocolProvide back office support to clinicians including assist in procedures and provide chaperonage as neededPrepare patient for visit by providing instructions, taking vital signs, temperature and other measurementsClean and prepare examination rooms making sure instruments andor specimen kits are ready at time of visitDischarge patients by providing education, information, and instructions as instructed by cliniciansEnsure charts and pertinent test results are available prior to clinicians' directtelephone interaction with patient.Promote effective and efficient patient careAssist other clinic staff in providing good efficient patient care.Maintain proper and accurate documentations and logs Assist in providing translation and interpretation services as neededFacilitate patient flow by working effectively and efficiently.Maintain open communication with other clinic staff.Maintain professional demeanor at all times with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and staff.Participate in data collection and entry as assignedProvide administrative assistance to CliniciansAssist in reporting of communicable diseasePerform other duties as assignedProfessional DevelopmentOthersAttend APHCV staff meeting, clinic staff meeting, department meetings, and other meetings as assigned by supervisorAttend trainings as assigned by supervisorCommunicate training needs to supervisorParticipate in agency wide events as mandated by APHCV's policySpecialty Departments Expectationsa. OBGYN Dept:Familiarity with correct preparation of equipmentinstruments and assist provider on specific procedures i.e. Colposcopy, Endometrial Biopsy, Insertion of Intrauterine Device, Implants, etc.Follow standard procedure in instruments preparation for autoclave sterilization.Follow standard procedure in checking monthly Spores Test on the Autoclave.Ensure that all OBGyn charts are ready a day before the appointment; all pertinent test results and other necessary documents are in patients charts.Monitor and inventory all OBGYN department supplies and equipment on a weekly basis. Ensure supplies are ready and available all the time. Knowledge of all specific laboratory routine orders of all gestational stages of obstetric, post partum and gynecology patients. Good interdepartmental communication skills (with providers, CPSP counselors, and other cluster members) Ensure that patient receives accurate language appropriate education, information, and instruction as ordered by clinician through the aid of language interpreter or SSL.Review and pass (80%) of OBGYN knowledge competency of Women's Health Cluster.b. PEDIATRICS:Perform provider's order for medications and immunizations by following standard procedure with proper verificationco-sign with a licensed staff (LVN, RN, NP, PA, and MD). Document all immunizations administration per CAIR system and protocols. Assist immunization nurse to ensure that immunization follow-up mailings are sent in a timely manner and with proper documentation in patient's chart. Perform all required procedures and documentations (i.e. audio screening, visual screening, and growth and development measurements) on all CHDP patients and ensure that all the standard CHDP forms are available in the charts. Assist the provider in completing all referral forms (i.e. on demographics) before giving to the parentpatient. Ensure that patient or parentslegal guardian receives language appropriate education, information, and instructions as ordered by clinician with the assistance of interpreter. Monitor all Pediatrics related suppliesequipments and ensure that they are ordered on a timely basis. Ensure that there are adequate supplies of educational Materialsbrochures and children's book in all exam rooms.Good interdepartmental communication skills (with providers, SSLs, outreach workers and parents). Mandatory for MA Trainingscompetencies (Need to pass): CAIRWatch "IZ Administration techniques" video and pass IZ administration test (80%)All EZIZ modules"You call the shots" web-based trainingOngoing annual competencies: Attend one vaccine outside agency in-service annuallyWatch "IZ Administration techniques" video and pass IZ administration test (80%)c. DISPENSARY:Ensures full compliance with 340B program. Accurate and fast data entry on the CarePoint system Maintain effective costumer relation skills with patients all time and ask for appropriate language assistance when necessary Assist Dispensary RN in checking expiration dates on all drugs and dated supplies Assist Dispensary RN with the inventory of PA and other medication supplies. Receive phone calls, assist patient needs and take messages as necessary.Assist Dispensary clerk in sorting delivered medications and document PA log entry accurately and timely. Assist RN in verifyingclarifying orders with appropriate providers by phone or in-person when necessary.Assist in timely flow of medication dispensation at all times. Assist in uninterrupted staffing coverage throughout the shift. e. SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER:Ability to work with youth in non-judgmental mannerParticipate in youth related meetingsPerform provider's order for medications and immunizations by following standard procedure with proper verificationco-sign with a licensed staff (LVN, RN, NP, PA, and MDDO). Document all immunizations administration per CAIR system and protocols. Assist immunization nurse to ensure that immunization follow-up mailings are sent in a timely manner and with proper documentation in patient's chart. Perform all required procedures and documentations (i.e. audio screening, visual screening, and growth and development measurements) on all CHDP patients and ensure that all the standard CHDP forms are available in the charts. Assist the provider in completing all referral forms (i.e. on demographics) before giving to the parentpatient. Ensure that patient or parentslegal guardian receives language appropriate education, information, and instructions as ordered by clinician with the assistance of interpreter. Monitor all school based clinic related suppliesequipments and ensure that they are ordered on a timely basis. Good interdepartmental communication skills (with providers, SSLs, outreach workers and parents).Accurate and fast data entry on the CarePoint system with medication label creation Assist in medication inventory and expiration date checks monthlyAssist in accurate maintenance of laboratory logs and reporting of communicable diseasesQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program & BCLS certifiedHigh school diploma and GED or minimum of one year experience working in a primary care settingRegular predictable and timely attendance during clinic hoursAbility to work efficiently and accurately with minimum supervisionAble to communicate in English and at least one of the following languages: Thai, Khmer, Tagalog, Vietnamese or Spanish.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsHR Procedural requirements:Legal authorization to work in the United States Completion of APHCV Health Assessment FormCompletion of DOJ background checkSkills Preferred: Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, including and the ability to have patience and convey a warm, caring attitude for patients and staffWillingness to learn new skillsKnowledge of medical office proceduresAble to work with people of diverse cultural, educational, social, economic, and linguistic backgroundsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to materially perform the task normally associated with the position including but not limited to: ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

Created: 2025-02-24