Job Detail

Mission Pediatrics

\*\*\* $1,000 Signing Bonus\*\*\*

\*\*\*Must Speak Spanish\*\*\*

215 W 4th St, Perris, CA 92570 | (951) 779-1670

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Patient Services

JOB SUMMARY

Perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

TASKS

1. Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.

2. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

3. Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.

4. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.

5. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.

6. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.

7. Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.

8. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.

9. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

10. Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analysis.

11. Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.

12. Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.

13. Schedule appointments for patients.

14. Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials for minor procedures.

15. Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.

16. Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.

17. Operate electrocardiogram (EKG) or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.

18. Change dressings on wounds.

19. Set up medical laboratory equipment.

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service, Medicine, English Language, Clerical, Computers and Electronics, Psychology, Administration and Management, Mathematics, Public Safety and Security, Production and Processing, & Communications.

SKILLS

Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Writing, Coordination, Service Orientation, Active Learning, Time Management, Judgment and Decision Making, Persuasion, Negotiation, Complex Problem Solving, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation, Operation and Control, Troubleshooting,
Equipment Selection, Equipment Maintenance, Installation & Repairing.

ABILITIES

Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Near Vision, Speech Recognition, Speech Clarity, Written Expression, Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering, Inductive Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning, Selective Attention, Fluency of Ideas, Speed of Closure, Memorization, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Hearing Sensitivity, Auditory Attention, Control Precision & Reaction Time.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Assisting and Caring for Others, Documenting/Recording Information, Getting Information, Interacting With Computers, Communicating with Supervisors, or peers, Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others, Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work, Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, Scheduling Work and Activities, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Performing Administrative Activities, Thinking Creatively, Coaching and Developing Others & Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment.

EDUCATION PREFERENCES

College Degree, Post-secondary certificate and/or Industry License

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Industry required licenses, degrees and/or post-secondary education/training, high school diploma or its equivalent.

EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES

5+ years recent experience (within the last year)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

3-5 years recent experience (within the last year)

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you been fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

Experience:

• EMR systems: 2 years (Preferred)
• Back Office: 3 years (Required)
• Pediatrics: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Medical Assistant Certificate (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location