Medical Assistant - Front/Back Office
- Los Angeles, United States
Posted 25 days ago
About the role
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Part-time and Full-time available
Location: On-site ONLY, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Ready to kickstart your journey in the healthcare field? Our cardiology clinic, nestled in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Medical Assistants (MA Certification NOT required) for both front office and back office duties. This position is perfect for current undergraduate students, recent graduates, and individuals hungry for hands-on clinical experience and opportunities to learn more about the medical profession.
At our clinic, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic environment, working closely with a diverse and underserved population to deliver top-tier care. By gaining direct knowledge of what the practice of medicine entails, you will gain a competitive advantage in enhancing your resume for future healthcare career paths.
The ideal candidate will have experience working as part of a patient care team in a private clinic setting, boasting excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to work independently in a highly dynamic environment while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and patient-friendly demeanor. We are looking for bilingual candidates (Spanish/Chinese/Korean preferred), especially those with knowledge of medical terminology.
Under the direct supervision of the cardiologist and alongside a team of dedicated medical assistants and imaging technicians, you will tackle everyday clinical and administrative tasks, which includes but not limited to vital patients, perform EKGs, prepare patients for procedures, and coordinate care plans.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet patients with care and measure patients’ vital signs
- Perform EKGs and prepare patients for other diagnostic cardiac procedures
- Thoroughly conduct patient intakes prior to their physician examination
- Input patients’ health information into a HIPAA-secured EMR system
- Coordinate patient scheduling for their next exam or procedure
- Maintain inventory of all medical supplies and refill all necessary supplies daily
- Verify patient’s health insurances and submit authorizations prior to their physician visit
- Answer and triage a variety of incoming calls and faxes during clinic business hours
- Understand and explain treatment procedures, medications, and the physician’s instructions to the patient.
- Scan and process a variety of documents and medical records encountered in a clinic setting
- Coordinate outside hospital procedures with the physician and the patient
- Coordinate the plan of care for nursing home patients that are followed by the physician
- Routinely clean waiting rooms and exam rooms after each patient
- Perform other medical assistant and clerical duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
- 1 year experience as a medical assistant; combined education/experience will be taken into consideration as a substitute for minimum experience.
- Bilingual: Advanced proficiency in either Spanish/Chinese/Korean (Preferred)
- PART-TIME: Able to work 3 full days at a minimum (Monday to Friday)
- FULL-TIME: Able to work 5 full days at a minimum (Monday to Friday)
- Able to work on Saturdays (Highly preferred)
Benefits
- Flexible hours
- Health benefits and paid holidays for full-time employees
- Opportunities for growth
- Access to hands-on clinical experience with direct supervision from the cardiologist
Our practice is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Our mission is to provide our patients with the best quality care. The ability of our healthcare providers to provide this level of service depends on the work of every single individual in our practice. Candidates who wish to work with us in our fast-paced, innovative and team-oriented environment are welcome to apply.
Pay: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
Work Location: In person