Medical Assistant Floater
St. John's Community Health, Compton, CA, United States
Requirements
Must be able to travel to different clinic locations at the request of the Director of Operation or Clinic Manager.
Bilingual English/Spanish (Required)
CPR, BCLS, OSHA, Phlebotomy, First Aid
Two years' experience in field
Knowledge of medical terminology
Strong charting/documentation skills
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies
Proficient in Microsoft Office
EHR- Electronic Health Record (Preferred)
PMS- Practice Management System (Preferred)
Education
MA Medical Assistant Certificate (Required)
Licensure/Certification
CPR, BCLS, OSHA, Phlebotomy, First Aid
Employees responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and recertification when requested by management.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Interview patients, take vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and record information.
Properly utilize Electronic Health Records system, recording all required and/or relevant information in the system.
Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Drape patients with covering and position instruments and equipment.
Hand instruments and materials to medical provider as directed.
Clean and sterilize instruments.
Operate X-rays, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests or call medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
Give injections or treatments, perform routine laboratory tests.
Key data into computer to maintain office and patient records as necessary (Misys, LINK).
Keep exam and treatment rooms clean, well-stocked.
Set up equipment in exam rooms.
Perform hearing screening, plotting growth parameters.
Advise patients concerning preparation for tests.
Document administration of immunizations and medications in chart.
Administer immunization injections/treatments (must be done only with licensed provider on premises).
Call patients to provide normal and abnormal lab results.
Keep logs: lead, medications, record refrigerator temperature and zero scales daily and abnormal TB results.
Calibrate lab machines as needed and urine machines monthly.
Provide translation for providers or arrange for translation services.
Travel between clinic sites to cover staffing shortages.
Provide back‑up to front desk responsibilities including receptionist duties, clerical duties such as filling out forms, answering telephones or filing.
Electronic Health Record (EHR) inputting prescriptions and patient chart.
Practice Management System (PMS) Registration, Scheduling and Billing.
File medical charts when needed.
Maintain patient flow to reduce waiting time.
Perform lab proficiency testing, run in‑house lab tests, prepare outside lab specimens, check lab orders and bills for accuracy.
Participate in MA review of charts.
Send out Medical Records when requested by other offices.
Attend staff meetings.
Inventory and order medical supplies and materials.
Notify Clinic Manager when supplies need to be ordered or when vaccines or medications are out.
Serve as advocate for Indigent Program organizing forms for providers, instructing patients, helping patients complete forms and serving as liaison with drug companies.
Comply with all personal medical requirements including but not limited to: annual physical, current vaccinations (MMR, Tdap, Influenza, Hepatitis B), and TB testing (skin test or chest x-ray).
Attend meetings, trainings, and other work‑related events as needed.
Other duties may be assigned or may be modified as business needs dictate.
Benefits
Free Medical, Dental & Vision
13 Paid Holidays + PTO
403(b) retirement match
Life Insurance, EAP
Tuition Reimbursement
SEIU Union
Flexible Spending Account
Continued workforce development & training
Succession plans & growth within
St. John's Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Must be able to travel to different clinic locations at the request of the Director of Operation or Clinic Manager.
Bilingual English/Spanish (Required)
CPR, BCLS, OSHA, Phlebotomy, First Aid
Two years' experience in field
Knowledge of medical terminology
Strong charting/documentation skills
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies
Proficient in Microsoft Office
EHR- Electronic Health Record (Preferred)
PMS- Practice Management System (Preferred)
Education
MA Medical Assistant Certificate (Required)
Licensure/Certification
CPR, BCLS, OSHA, Phlebotomy, First Aid
Employees responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and recertification when requested by management.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Interview patients, take vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and record information.
Properly utilize Electronic Health Records system, recording all required and/or relevant information in the system.
Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Drape patients with covering and position instruments and equipment.
Hand instruments and materials to medical provider as directed.
Clean and sterilize instruments.
Operate X-rays, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests or call medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
Give injections or treatments, perform routine laboratory tests.
Key data into computer to maintain office and patient records as necessary (Misys, LINK).
Keep exam and treatment rooms clean, well-stocked.
Set up equipment in exam rooms.
Perform hearing screening, plotting growth parameters.
Advise patients concerning preparation for tests.
Document administration of immunizations and medications in chart.
Administer immunization injections/treatments (must be done only with licensed provider on premises).
Call patients to provide normal and abnormal lab results.
Keep logs: lead, medications, record refrigerator temperature and zero scales daily and abnormal TB results.
Calibrate lab machines as needed and urine machines monthly.
Provide translation for providers or arrange for translation services.
Travel between clinic sites to cover staffing shortages.
Provide back‑up to front desk responsibilities including receptionist duties, clerical duties such as filling out forms, answering telephones or filing.
Electronic Health Record (EHR) inputting prescriptions and patient chart.
Practice Management System (PMS) Registration, Scheduling and Billing.
File medical charts when needed.
Maintain patient flow to reduce waiting time.
Perform lab proficiency testing, run in‑house lab tests, prepare outside lab specimens, check lab orders and bills for accuracy.
Participate in MA review of charts.
Send out Medical Records when requested by other offices.
Attend staff meetings.
Inventory and order medical supplies and materials.
Notify Clinic Manager when supplies need to be ordered or when vaccines or medications are out.
Serve as advocate for Indigent Program organizing forms for providers, instructing patients, helping patients complete forms and serving as liaison with drug companies.
Comply with all personal medical requirements including but not limited to: annual physical, current vaccinations (MMR, Tdap, Influenza, Hepatitis B), and TB testing (skin test or chest x-ray).
Attend meetings, trainings, and other work‑related events as needed.
Other duties may be assigned or may be modified as business needs dictate.
Benefits
Free Medical, Dental & Vision
13 Paid Holidays + PTO
403(b) retirement match
Life Insurance, EAP
Tuition Reimbursement
SEIU Union
Flexible Spending Account
Continued workforce development & training
Succession plans & growth within
St. John's Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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